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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

WestRock Company Maintenance Technician in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Maintenance Technician - Winston-Salem, NC

The Opportunity:

As Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for supporting the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.  The ideal candidate must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.  Must be able to apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restore in all areas of Manufacturing.

Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.  The job also includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assisting maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting, and performing other duties as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

What you need to succeed:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Minimum of 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing setting

  • Military training and/or technical school preferred, but not required.

  • Computer experience/operation and PLC Programming

  • Must be available to work 3rd shift.

  • Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.

  • Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.

  • A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes

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; the rate for this position ranging from $23.00 - $30.00 hour with an attractive benefits package plus shift differential for both 2nd and 3rd shift.

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

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

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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