2nd-Shift Industrial Mechanic: PLC & Electrical Systems

Smurfit Westrock; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to service electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment at the Winston-Salem facility. The role involves preventative maintenance, repairs, PLC-related troubleshooting, and updating maintenance records to ensure peak plant performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of electro-mechanical automation experience, strong reading of electrical/mechanical drawings, and proficiency with Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, and PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant’s main power supply system.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.
• Repairs electrical equipment/systems and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical equipment as needed, including Three Phase Motors and PLCs.
• Troubleshoots PLCs and relay logic to diagnose production equipment issues.
• Operates computers that monitor and control mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic and other mechanical systems to ensure optimal production.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical Automation

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical Drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School preferred

Military training (preferred)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to service electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment at the Winston-Salem facility. The role involves preventative maintenance, repairs, PLC-related troubleshooting, and updating maintenance records to ensure peak plant performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of electro-mechanical automation experience, strong reading of electrical/mechanical drawings, and proficiency with Microsoft tools.