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WestRock Company Maintenance Mechanic Assistant in South Plainfield, New Jersey
GENERAL PURPOSE: Perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
Performs routing preventative maintenance on all machinery.
Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains, hanging pictures and bulletin boards, and maintaining proper forklift batteries.
Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
Troubleshoots minor electric and electronic problems.
Maintains accurate maintenance records.
Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries, and metals.
Operates scissors and forklifts.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Must have a working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
Must be trained in basic electric and mechanical safety.
Must have some basic computer experience.
Must be knowledgeable in the safe use of hand and small power tools.
Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.