Electrical Maintenance Tech

Smurfit Westrock; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (7pm-7am) to perform routine maintenance across the facility and assembly floor. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and machine repair, with a focus on safety and timely reporting.

Qualified candidates have at least 3 years in a maintenance environment, a forklift license, and the ability to read drawings and OEM instructions.

Qualifications

• High school or technical school education with factory maintenance experience.
• Criminal background and drug screen check required for hire.
• Forklift license required.
• Must read and interpret drawings, sketches and OEM instructions.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance tasks to support the assembly floor and facility.
• Detects and reports defective materials or unsafe conditions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and follows safety regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and building.
• Present a professional tone with customers and vendors.
• Ensure accurate department documentation and reporting.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Masonry

Electrical work

Machine repair

Plant layout

Painting

Janitorial

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

High school or technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

SUMMARY:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs work of routine difficulty related to equipment, building maintenance and construction; performs related work as assigned.

3rd shift/alternating schedule 7pm-7am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs typical maintenance tasks to support the assembly floor and the entire facility as directed by department manager.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department manager.
• Maintains work area and respective equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as directed.
• Present a professional tone and image at all times to customers and vendors.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting for all required department documentation.
• Participate and ensure department is compliant with YUM! / audit regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with Golden Broom Program.
• Participates in scheduled training classes on site or off site as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Related Work Experience

• High school or technical school education and 3 years of factory related experience in a maintenance environment.
• General safety, lockout/tagout, HAZMAT, forklift safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage awareness, and quality system awareness.
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background and drug screen check required for hire.
• Forklift License.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical (assist the facilities electrician), machine repair, plant layout, painting, and janitorial.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed and be well versed in the disciplines mentioned above.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, O.E.M. instructions and specifications.
• Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment consisting of facility team members and outside contractors.
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage time.

Materials And Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Safety Glasses required while performing certain tasks.
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments, and shop floor environments.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

The starting rate is $31.30-$46.98 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. The application window is expected to close by 8/31/26.

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.