Journeyman Electrician

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.

Provincial Red Seal Licensed Industrial Maintenance Electrician, Calgary Alberta

What does WestRock do?

WestRock is a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Have you ever ordered pizza that arrived hot and fresh at your doorstep, or an item online that you were excited to receive and open?

If so, there is a good chance that the corrugated box it came in was made in one of our WestRock facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding career at a company that provides room for growth, has safety and sustainability built into its DNA, and values diversity and inclusion, then you have come to the right place.

Career Opportunity :

A Provincial Red Seal Licensed Industrial Electrician working as part of the maintenance team in our safe and clean manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate is responsible for performing maintenance and repair of paper board manufacturing equipment in a unionized environment.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work, as part of a team, 8 hours per day with a weekly rotating shift;

midnights 11 : 00 pm 7 : 00 am; afternoons 3 : 00 pm 11 : 00 pm and days 7 : 00 am 3 : 00 pm You must also be able to tolerate warm temperatures in the summer months.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical, and a clear drug test.

Why Work with WestRock :

• Starting wage $44.26 / hour
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($0.85 and $1.25 / hr respectively)
• Benefits following completion of the probationary period; 480 hours
• Pension plan after six months of employment
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety and follows best disinfecting and social distancing practices
• A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• Career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Job Duties :

Troubleshoots problems on plant equipment and facilitates and determines maintenance requirements. Ability to go to the root cause of problems.

Perform proper follow-up on repairs to implement long-term solutions.

• Responds to breakdowns on plant equipment and in the building. Ability to determine the need for temporary solutions or permanent solutions based on time constraints given by production.
• Maintains preventative maintenance programs and ensures regular checks.
• Assists with the installation of plant equipment and occasionally assists in fabrication.
• Handles heavy equipment safely.
• Any repairs as assigned by the Reliability Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Coordinator.

What you need to work at WestRock :

• High school diploma
• Provincial Red Seal Certified Industrial Electrician
• Minimum 5 years as a licensed Industrial Electrician
• Technical knowledge including auto cad.
• Assets include proven experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Delta V Control Logix PLC’s; HMI touch screens;

exposure to AC and DC drives in fan, pump, and conveyor applications; and set up of AC and DC.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude / initiative
• Able to work shifts.

As a global company, you will find our boxes worldwide! Next time you get a box, turn it around and see if you can find the WestRock stamp!

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.