Millwright/Electrician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Milton; On-site; GBP 40,638 - 57,879; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with up to 7% company match

Health and safety prioritization

Family social club events

Training opportunities

Celebration lunches and BBQs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Milton, Scotland is seeking a dual licensed Millwright (433A) & licensed Journeyman Electrician (442A) to join their maintenance team. The position involves troubleshooting, maintaining production equipment, and adhering to safety codes. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a certified electrician license. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $48.48, benefits on the first day, and a supportive work environment focused on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Certified Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A.
• Technical knowledge required for installation and repair of electrical systems.
• Experience with paper converting machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Assess and improve existing electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Certified Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

We are a manufacturing facility that makes corrugated sheets and boxes. Nothing fancy, but everyone needs boxes and we are busy and growing! We make boxes for some of the world’s largest suppliers, and we need people who want a career in manufacturing to be part of our Smurfit Westrock family.

The Smurfit Westrock Milton facility is looking for a dual licensed Millwright 433A & licensed Journeyman Electrician 442A to work as part of the maintenance team. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative, predictive and troubleshooting of production equipment. All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment medical.

Job Duties:

• Ensure that safety codes and the CEC are followed
• Assess problems and make changes to existing electrical systems in order to improve performance
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a fast paced, environment
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed in a demanding, fast-paced production environment, adjusting to changing priorities & roles as required
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Ability balancing a variable workload
• Daily use of electrical and mechanical skills to support 24hr / day production equipment.

What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:

• High school diploma
• Certified Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A
• Technical knowledge
• Physically fit
• Ability to work rotating shifts: rotating days/nights
• Previous experience with paper converting machines an asset

Why work with Smurfit Westrock:

• Benefits from the first day of hire
• Pension plan from the first day of hire (with up to 7% company match)
• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s
• Family social club events and company golf tournament
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety
• Smurfit Westrock training opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The hourly rate for this position is $48.48.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.