Day-Shift Maintenance Technician — PLCs & Automation

Smurfit Westrock; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k plan

2 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Maple Heights, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, motors, conveyors, AC/DC drives, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred.
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Troubleshooting in a Production/Manufacturing Environment.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
• Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits.
• Knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Corrugated background is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
• Work on motors, conveyors, AC/DC, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Will work with steam and boiler controls, and mechanical power drives.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete Timely and accurate paperwork.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

3 phase power knowledge

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical School preferred

Military training

Tools

PLC software

SCADA

CAD drawings

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Maple Heights, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, motors, conveyors, AC/DC drives, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.