3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrical & PLCs

WestRock Company; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (9pm–5am) in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems on plant/production machinery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, reads electrical schematics, and adheres to safety standards. You will work with the maintenance crew on mechanical, plumbing, and welding tasks, document work, and ensure equipment runs reliably to minimize

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience or training.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Ability to read mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant machinery and systems.
• Inspect equipment and address mechanical/electrical issues; disassemble/repair as needed.
• Complete paperwork accurately per company guidelines.
• Analyze and repair mechanical problems using precision maintenance techniques.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Follow drawings and specifications to meet operational requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance crew on projects in mechanical, plumbing, and welding functions.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Mechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Electrical license

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (9pm–5am) in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems on plant/production machinery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, reads electrical schematics, and adheres to safety standards. You will work with the maintenance crew on mechanical, plumbing, and welding tasks, document work, and ensure equipment runs reliably to minimize