WestRock Company · 12 hours ago
Industrial Controls Technician
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Industrial Controls Technician will be responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring maximum uptime in a corrugated packaging plant through troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Follow all safety rules and practices
Provide electrical and automation controls troubleshooting, support and predictive, preventive and emergency maintenance for our fast-paced corrugated packaging facility
Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data to identify potential areas for continuous improvement and lead a team to implement solutions
As priorities demand, performing emergency breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
Including preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
Qualification
Required
A strong understanding of PLC, VFD and HMI/OIT software, previous and current versions
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, PC's, Robotics, and Controls networks
The ability to reference equipment manuals & similar literature
Strong understanding and application of precision maintenance
Willingness to maintain clean and organized work areas and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
May operate forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment
Master level ability to reference equipment manuals & literature
Strong CMMS Knowledge
Strong Computer Skills
Strong understanding of 5S
Provide leadership and, or training to one or two other automation technicians
Willingness to complete any maintenance work if workload permits
EE Degree, or equivalent in work experience and/or training
Three or more years' experience working with large industrial equipment troubleshooting automation/robotics or related field
Microsoft Office and JDE or similar
Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with electrical and industrial control systems
Excellent communication skills and effective team-building skills a must
Mentorship and willingness to help train your teammates is valued
Experience in corrugated packaging or similar high volume, no redundancy manufacturing environment
Benefits
Short-term bonus incentive
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
10 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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