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General Information

Job ID
ATR38201
Posting Job Title
Machinist
Locations
VA West Point Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
28-Apr-2024
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity:

WestRock's West Point Mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance Technician with the ability to provide primary Machinist skills with secondary skills in welding and millwrighting for the West Point Mill.


What you need to succeed:

For Class 1 Helper:

  • Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
  • Two-year technical degree in machining technology, or
  • Four years’ relevant technical military experience as machinist
  • Non-CNC machining preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills


For Class A Journeyman:

  • Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
  • Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two-year technical degree
  • Exceptional communication
  • Non-CNC machining preferred



How you will impact WestRock:

  • Participate in all department safety programs
  • Effective troubleshooting abilities                       
  • Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings
  • Ability to properly document repairs and inspections
  • Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders. 
  • Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques
  • Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts
  • This facility is operated as a multi-craft team concept mill and all individuals are required to work to their potential.  This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician.


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.