Journeyman Mechanic

General Information

Job ID

ATR41827

Posting Job Title

Journeyman Mechanic

Locations

WA Yakima

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

20-Jun-2024

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

Location: WestRock, Yakima - 2001 Longfibre Rd, Yakima, WA 98903

Career Opportunity: Journeyman Mechanic

Rate: $37.90

Job Description:

The Journeyman Mechanic primary responsibilities, with safety in mind, are to maintain, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. Possessing welding and machining skills is a plus. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in analytically determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing for a unionized plant.

Basic Function:

Answer trouble calls, troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, and maintains production and process equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specification.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Essential Functions:

• Ability to read and examine blueprints, engineering drawings, and process and instrument diagrams.

• Ability to understand and switch back and forth between the metric and English measuring system.

• Ability to trade off, or substitute for various crafts.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices.

• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble, and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components.

• Ability to carry out tasks, which require a sequence of steps, and deal with upset conditions that may affect or modify normal operational parameters.

• Ability to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Department requirements.

• Preferred Welding skills should include carbon steel, TIG, MIG, arc, and pipe fabricating and repair.

• A basic knowledge of rigging and hoisting fundamentals including safe load calculation and hand signals, slings, cables, chokers, and shackles.

• Basic electrical/electronic theory and terminology.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with significant work experience.

• A basic working knowledge of millwright, pipe fitter, metal worker, and mechanic trades including proper tool usage, lubrication, Motors, Drives, PLC's, reading electrical diagrams, operating electrical test equipment, troubleshooting and repair electrical circuits, drive components, v-belt drives, chain drives, speed reducers, bearings, pumps, piping systems, basic arc welding and burning, hydraulics, and troubleshooting techniques which must be gained through a combination of experience and on the job training.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Ability to operate test equipment.

• Full knowledge of safety regulations with emphasis on energy isolation, lockout/tagout, and line breaking procedures.

• Must be able to keep management informed of issues, be forward thinking, and work independently with minimal supervisory oversight.

The starting rate for this position is $37.90, depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.

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