Entry-Level Industrial Maintenance Tech – Automated Equipment

Smurfit-Westrock; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits after 2 months

Dental benefits after 2 months

Vision benefits after 2 months

401K after 2 months

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to support safe operation of automated industrial equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems, read drawings, and perform basic welding and repairs to uphold equipment reliability and plant uptime.

Responsibilities include supporting production goals, working with maintenance partners, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of automated machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Basic welding skills; familiarity with air/power pumps.
• Computer literacy; able to work independently and in a team.
• Shift availability: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated industrial machinery.
• Install and troubleshoot drives and motor control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bearings, pumps, and sensors.
• Perform basic welding and mechanical repairs.
• Support production goals and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting controls

Reading drawings

Welding basics

Industrial machinery

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to support safe operation of automated industrial equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems, read drawings, and perform basic welding and repairs to uphold equipment reliability and plant uptime.

Responsibilities include supporting production goals, working with maintenance partners, and adhering to safety and quality standards.