Electrical Tech-Germantown, WI

Smurfit Westrock; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Corporate culture of integrity, safety

Comprehensive training and development

Global packaging company with safety,S

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, Germantown, Wisconsin, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to maintain and repair paper-board manufacturing equipment on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

The role emphasizes safe electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and a strong safety culture. Requires 2–3 years' experience in industrial electrical control systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery incl. motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, comms, industrial/electronic controls, and power transmission.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
• PLC trouble shooting with mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Able to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings.
• Basic welding skills preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of machines.
• Maintain machinery using electrical/mechanical skills.
• Contribute to a safety culture that drives results.
• Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

PLC troubleshooting

3-phase power and drives

Power transmission knowledge

Independent working

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred

Tools

3 phase power

Motor/drive systems

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.

Maintenance Technician - Germantown, WI

Germantown, Wisconsin, 53022

We are seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our Germantown, WI location.

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair of paper-board manufacturing equipment.

Pay Range: $23.56/hr - $44/hr based on education and experience.

The Opportunity

2nd and 3rd shift available. Primary duties include providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery

Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results

Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.

What You Need To Succeed

• 2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level
• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
• PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings.

Basic Welding Skills Preferred But Not Required.

• Familiar with pumps, both air and electric.
• Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits
• Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches
• Familiar with computers and Microsoft software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime
• High school diploma or equivalent Military training and or Technical School preferred

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package- including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K, and short-term disability coverage.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, loyalty, respect, and safety.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

The starting rate is $23.56 - $44.00 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.

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.