Journeyman Mechanic

General Information

Job ID

ATR44893

Posting Job Title

Journeyman Mechanic

Locations

WA Yakima

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

19-Sep-2024

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) 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 move fiber-based packaging forward.

Journeyman Mechanic

Location: 2001 Longfiber Rd, Yakima, Wa. 98903

Rate: $38.38

The Opportunity:

The Journeyman Mechanic will have complete involvement in routine or emergency maintenance as well as corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance and basic care for all mechanical equipment and its related components within a manufacturing industrial environment. The Journeyman Mechanic is expected to have basic electrical knowledge, i.e. the ability to swap out like for like replacement of motors, answer trouble calls, troubleshoot, inspects, repairs, and maintains production and process equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specification.

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

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 also 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.

• Ability to operate test equipment.

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

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

The starting rate for this position is $38.28, 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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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