Electrical Maintenance Technicians

Smurfit-Westrock; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance on day 1

401K + company match

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Chester, OH is hiring Electrical Maintenance Technicians. You will lead and perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on complex equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support installation and testing. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to procedures.

Candidates should have 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in industrial settings, plus PLC programming and CMMS familiarity. Competitive pay, benefits, and shift options are offered.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Computer experience and PLC programming knowledge.
• Ability to maintain equipment and follow directions; perform other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of electrical components and diagnostic instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and review maintenance work for electrical equipment across levels I–III.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery and facilities.
• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical systems.
• Operate various hand and power tools; utilize machine tools as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

PLC Programming

Computer experience

Safety-conscious

Electrical components knowledge

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Military training or technical schooling preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

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 Technicians - West Chester, OH

Electrical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for leading,oversee and guidethemost complex and difficulttasks that are assignedtoMaintenance Technician I,II and III’s whoareresponsible for performing avarietyof skilled mechanicalwork in maintenance, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment whileprovidinghands on assistance as well. Theywillalso perform highly skilled mechanical and electricalworkunder the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Electrical Maintenance Technician's will have a strongworkingknowledgeand ability to perform alltask as specified within the Maintenance Technician I,II andIII’sposition descriptionsinadditiontothose specified withinthisdescription.

Pay Rate: 32/hr. or more (based on experience)

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental on Day 1! 401K + company match

Available Shifts:

• 7am to 3pm
• 7am to 7pm
• 7pm to 7am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDETHEFOLLOWING:

• Understanding and demonstrating the behavior that the safety of yourself and other coworkers is paramount andis the# 1 priority here at WestRock.
• Lead, plan and review the work of in the Maintenance I, II, and III riles that are responsible for performing mechanical and/or electrical duties in the maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and installation of mechanical/electrical equipment including structural.
• Observe or listen to machinery or equipmentoperationtodetect andidentifymalfunction.
• PerformPreventativemaintenanceworkonplantmachinery and facilitiesmaintenance.
• Develop,design orcreatenewapplications,ideas,systemsorproducts,includingartisticcontributions.
• Identify educational needs of others,develop educationalor trainingprogramsor classesand teach orinstruct others.
• Identify the developmental needs of others and byutilizingthe skillsof coachingand mentoringhelpothersto improve theirknowledge orskills.
• Installelectronicpower,communication,controlorsecurityequipmentorsystems.
• Repaircomputer-controlled manufacturingsystems.
• Provide guidance and expert advice to management or othergroupsortechnicalsystemsorprocessrelatedtopics.
• Interpret,explainandenforcedepartmentpoliciesandprocedures toreach fullandaccurate understanding.
• Operatevarioustools,instruments and equipment usedin thetesting and repairsof mechanicalequipment.
• Fabricate,assemble,anddisassemblemanufacturedproductsbyhand.
• Use acetylenewelding/cutting torches andcombinationweldingprocedures
• Useelectricalorelectronicdevices or equipment.
• Operatewithadvancedhandtoolsbothpoweredandmanual.
• Setupandoperateavarietyofmachinetoolssuchas a drillpress,latheand/orweldingequipment.
• Operate maintenance vehicles including aerial lifts,personneltransportvehiclesand forklifts.
• Workinasafeandefficientmannerinaccordancewithcompanypoliciesandprocedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 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
• 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.

Other Qualifications:

In-house electrical authorization must be obtained prior to conducting any electrical assignments.Working knowledge of:

• Operations,servicesandactivitiesofallareasofmechanicalandelectricalmaintenance.
• All equipment and supplies commonly used in the mechanical orelectricaltrade.
• Method and techniques pertaining to installation,maintenanceandrepairofmechanicalsystems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices(Includingbutnotlimited to;NFPA, OE,OSHA,and WestRock).
• Operationalcharacteristicsofavarietyofmeasuringandtestingequipmentandtoolsformechanical
• maintenance.
• Applicable codes and ordinances related to mechanical trade.
• A person in this position must possess the ability to:
• Lead, organize and reviewtheworkofmaintenancestaff.
• Independently perform the most difficult mechanical maintenance,repair,installationandtesting functions on all but the most sophisticatedequipment.
• Workindependentlyintheabsenceofsupervision.
• Complete all work with quality workmanship and quality repairs.
• To perform this job successfully,an individual should possess working knowledge asitpertainstothe operations,services and activities performedbyand within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)program
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The starting rate is $32 per hour or more, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, 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. 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.