Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class

Smurfit Westrock•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for maintaining converting and corrugating equipment to minimize downtime. The position installs and maintains production machinery, performs emergency and scheduled repairs, diagnoses mechanical and related equipment problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and adjusts equipment, and conducts preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. The role uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment, and requires compliance with safety procedures and maintaining clean, orderly work areas. The employee is expected to learn and follow applicable local and company requirements, report incidents and unsafe conditions, and perform other duties as assigned or needed. The role requires frequent standing and walking, frequent hand use and reaching, and frequent use of a computer monitor and telephone, as well as frequent speaking and listening. Work may be performed in elevated workspaces and on ladders or stairs. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

  • Five to ten years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience, including diagnosing and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Good working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques, work order systems, equipment lubrication standards, and industrial safety standards.
  • Certified to operate a PIT, scissor lift, and boom lift.
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently.
  • Ability to stand and walk frequently; frequently use hands and reach with hands and arms; view a computer monitor; use a telephone; and speak and listen.
  • Ability to work at elevated workspaces, on ladders, and on stairs.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain production machines and equipment.
  • Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to production equipment during production, and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during service.
  • Apply mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production machines.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
  • Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
  • Comply with safety regulations and keep work areas clean and orderly.
  • Learn and follow applicable local and company requirements, rules, and procedures.
  • Promptly report incidents, near-misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
  • Follow safety policies, safe work practices, safety signs, and PPE requirements.
  • Participate in training, workplace safety activities, Safety Committee and Safety Meetings, and hazard identification.
  • Raise problems with the supervisor, suggest solutions, and follow up on unresolved issues.
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