Electrical Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Smurfit-Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

Vision benefits day 1

Dental benefits day 1

Shift differential

OT opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift to support a fast-paced packaging facility. You’ll install, test, repair and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems while upholding safety and OSHA standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years of electrical maintenance in industrial settings, plus PLC familiarity. Benefits begin day one; shift differential and OT are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Military training and/or technical school preferred, but not required.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming.
• Must be available to work 3rd shift.
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment and follow directions.
• Knowledge of electrical components and diagnostic instruments.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up and shut down equipment in line with safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Inform management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems.
• Maintain maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate safety-conscious work habits and eagerness to advance within the company.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial equipment diagnostics

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Locations

NC Winston-Salem Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

14-Aug-2026

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.

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Winston-Salem, NC

The Opportunity:

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate 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.

• Pay: $35-40/hr. + Shift Differential
• Shifts Available: 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd shifts + OT
• Health, Vision, Dental Benefits on Day 1!

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, assisting maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting, and performing 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.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing setting
• Military training and/or technical school preferred, but not required.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC Programming
• Must be available to work 3rd shift
• 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

What we offer:

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

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.