Electrical Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K plan

Short-term disability

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced plant. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and rapid response to minimize downtime.

You will work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, install AC/DC drives, and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of industrial electrical experience, familiarity with motors, servos, relays, and power transmission, plus

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power and controls.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to install and set up A/C and D/C drives.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving with mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Familiar with pumps (air and electric) and power transmission equipment.
• Basic welding skills preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery using electrical/mechanical skills.
• Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.
• Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple operating machines.

Skills

Industrial electrical control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Microsoft software

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Military training

Tools

Motors

Servos

Pumps

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.

Position Summary:

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 trouble shoot 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, respect, accountability, and excellence


• 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 the 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.