ICT-1 Mechanic

Smurfit-Westrock; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safety culture and values

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in California is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to provide electrical support, maintenance, installation and repair for multiple manufacturing machines. The role requires strong knowledge of industrial electrical controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, plus the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with PLC troubleshooting, motors, relays, 3-phase power and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiar with steam generating systems and safety compliance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem solving with mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with sensors and limit switches.
• Basic welding skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain machinery with a focus on safety, efficiency and uptime.
• Work with hydraulics and pneumatics to support automated systems.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Industrial machinery

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Sensors & switches

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training or technical school preferred

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.

Opportunity

Electrical Maintenance Technician: 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, steam systems and pneumatics and have troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.

How you will impact WestRock

• Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results.
• Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.
• Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.
• Familiar with steam generating systems and safety compliance.
• 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.
• A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $47.02 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, 5 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.