Electrical Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility in North Tonawanda, NY. The role covers installation, startup, and shutdown of equipment while adhering to OSHA safety standards and maintaining maintenance records.

The ideal candidate has an electrical background, PLC programming knowledge, and the ability to work varying shifts with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Electrical background, Military training and/or technical school preferred.
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Inform management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and hazards.
• Maintain required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance as directed and assist with technical troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

PLC programming

Computer skills

Maintenance skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training or technical school

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.

Job: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: 51 Robinson St North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Pay: $38 - $41.42/hr; plus shift differential ($0.50/hr - 2nd, $0.65/hr - 3rd)

Shift: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift (M-F, 3pm - 11pm or 11 pm 7 am)

Overtime: Daily and Weekend as needed.

Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. Must be able to apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restore in all areas of Manufacturing.

Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. The job also includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting and to perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

• Ensure internal and external customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve
• Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Electrical background, Military training and/or technical school preferred
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations
• A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes
• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive pay and Benefit Package.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

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The starting range is $38 - $41.42/hr, 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 60 working days, and 10 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. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.