Maintenance Technician

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.

The Opportunity:

 

As a Maintenance Electrical Tech, you’ll play a key role in our full line manufacturing operation. Based on your experience, you will support the facility maintenance program while helping drive productivity and meet customer commitments.

• Complete preventative maintenance, projects, and emergency repairs to increase machine up time.
• Monitor equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Perform routine maintenance, review schematics/diagrams, and basic troubleshooting to guide repairs
• Perform both routine and emergency repairs to equipment to keep equipment producing safely
• Communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to resolve issues and meet goals
• Follow instructions closely and maintain strong attention to detail to support machine up time

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Ensure machine repairs are completed safely, timely, and completely the first time
• Demonstrate daily the Smurfit Westrock values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity, and Respect
• Collaborate with others to learn, understand, and train others in the processes of Smurfit Westrock
• Promote safe work environment by following all safety protocols and processes to ensure you and your fellow team members return home safely each day.

 

What you need to succeed:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team setting or individually 
• Must be available to work a modified shift in a 3-shift operation and overtime as required.
• 2-3 years proven and consistent work background in electro automation system installation and troubleshooting experience
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial/electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• Understands hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
• Able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of encoders and various types of sensors
• Working knowledge of power transmission equipment, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic welding skills
• Familiar with pumps; both air and electrical
• Able to install and troubleshoot 3 phase motor control circuits
• Knowledge of various types of sensors and limit switches
• Consistent and dependable attendance
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment that is hot and humid in the Summer/Fall.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, involving lift, push/pull up to 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, and bend throughout the entire shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and pre-employment drug testing.

 

What we offer:

• Pay is dependent on experience – $32.19 / $37.73
• Shift differential of .55 cents per hour
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Benefits begin first of the month after 30 days of employment to include the following options:

1. Medical, dental, vision
2. Company paid life and accidental death insurance
3. Paid lunches and breaks
4. 11 paid holidays per year
5. 5 days vacation (pro-rated depending on start date)
6. 401K 
7. Safety shoe reimbursement of $170 annually and Prescription safety glasses $155 annually
8. Employee referral program
9. Many other benefits both company provided and voluntary

 

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.