Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Trainee - Harrison AR

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Trainee at our Harrison AR folding carton facility. The Individual will be responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our facility. Qualified candidates will utilize both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge using cutting torches, grinders, drill presses, hammer drills, braze metals, work on air line systems, and understand pneumatic systems in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. Candidate will work positively with maintenance, electricians, and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing constraints as well as being engaged in the preventative maintenance processes.

How you will impact WestRock

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drive lines.

• Basic motor control troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

• Basic electrical experience (low voltage to 480V). Must be able to find a bad fuse.

• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Operate standard shop equipment (cutting torch, grinder, drill press, hammer drill).

What you need to succeed

• Electrical experience (Machine controls wiring) (preferred)

• Ability to read Machine electrical and mechanical prints.

Able to efficiently troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

PLC and VFD Experience.

Relay Logic Experience.

Some Construction Experience.

Computer literate and able to be effective and efficient with various computer applications.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Able to effectively work within a team environment.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Willing and able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Must be willing work the maintenance ON Call rotation. (Starts on a Friday and goes to the next Friday, Nights and Weekends)

Must participate in safety programs and activities.

Must pass Mechanical aptitude test.

Position may require attending/passing of maintenance classes as needed/required.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.