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.

Lithia Springs is seeking candidates to apply for the Maintenance Specialist position within the FLEXO and Digital Presses.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist position is responsible for repairing and maintaining automated machinery or robotics but can also execute smaller projects as needed for continuous improvement and upgrades.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report any unsafe conditions/hazards immediately.Ask questions, absorb and retain process knowledge.Assists in other areas of the plant as neededCoordinate and direct production work flow; ensure quality standards, production efficiencies and timely completion of work orders are metTroubleshoot and resolve problems related to production, and quality issues; maintain a physical presence in the plant Troubleshooting and implementing software changes to Allen Bradley© Compact© and ControlLogix© 5000 platform of PLC’sTroubleshooting and implementing software changes using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal for Siemens PlcsWorking and troubleshooting Siemens Motor Drives and EncodersAbility to design, install, small scale automation/control improvement projects and support larger scale capital projects implemented at sitesAC/DC power wiringSupport production from a mechanical standpoint Assist with machine related quality issuesEnsure compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environmentInteract with various departments and personnel, including other shift supervisors, set-up team, and temporary staffing agency (when applicable) to assure production requirements are metAssist with development and maintenance of cost-effective efficiency and quality improvements  Assist Management in executing operating strategies and plans, and achieving company goals and objectivesSupport the maintenance crew in meeting or exceeding the goals in Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Environmental and Housekeeping

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Ability to Execute - Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities, may provide leadership/motivation.Communication - Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers engaging presentations, shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listens carefully and attentively.Customer Focus - For both internal and external customers, builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met in a timely manner, solicits opinions and ideas from customers.Decision Making/Judgment - Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information and weights options, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely and accurate decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, clearly communicates decisions to others.Demonstrates the Smurfit WestRock Key Behaviors – Diligent in acting in a manner consistent with the 4 key behaviors: (1) create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customers, (2) empower and engage our co-workers to improve our performance and lower our cost, (3) satisfy our customers every time, and (4) do the right thing for Smurfit WestRock - alwaysInitiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, demonstrates a bias for action without prompting.Leadership - Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others. Holds self and others accountable for performance and achievement of goals. Demonstrates integrity of character.Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, continuously looks for improvements, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on problems, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.Teamwork – Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team/group to meet goals, volunteers for tasks to achieve team goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere, works well with others.Safety Mindset - Promotes a respect for safety, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs, policies/procedures, takes preventative and corrective action to address potential safety hazards and prevent future injuries, resists temptation to cut corners where safety is concerned, follows all safety related company policies and complies with location specific safety rules, drives safely on and off company property.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   High School Diploma or GED; some college or training in a technical fieldA minimum of 7 years experience working with automationA minimum of 7 years experience working with RobotsMust have experience working with PLCs Preferably Siemens/Allen BradleyMust be able to read electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawingsFamiliar with Vision systemsAbility to work on Live Circuitry (Trouble Shooting) and must have one of the following:Associates from a trade school in electronicsMilitary Electrical CertificateA Journeyman’s License CertificateElectrical Engineer DegreeInternal applicants ONLYTPC completion Certificate for the appropriate Electrical RequirementsLanguage Skills                                                Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical Skills                                                       Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   Reasoning Ability                                             Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills                                                To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills.

 

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The Maintenance Specialist position requires prior mechanical experience of at least seven (7) years corrugated (and or print) industry experience and experience in the operation of the same or similar equipment.   Excellent math and communications skills (verbal and written) are also required as is the ability to differentiate colors.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Periodic lifting up to approx. 50 lbs.Walking, squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, stretching, climbing steps, grabbing, pulling, pushing & bendingAbility to move large and/or odd shaped heavy objectsHearing & color vision acuity for machine set-up Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.