Industrial Electrical Maintenance Tech (PLC/Automation)

Smurfit Westrock; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Milpitas, CA to provide safe electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, and repair for manufacturing equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings. This role requires flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on troubleshooting of industrial electrical controls.
• Experience with automated machinery and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with 3‑phase power, motors, relays, drives and sensors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical controls

Industrial machinery knowledge

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

AC/DC drives installation

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical & mechanical sche“

Power transmission & bearings

3‑phase motor control circuits

Sensors & limit switches

Computers & Microsoft software

Strong written and verbal skills

Independent work & overtime

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training or technical school

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training

Technical School preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC diagnostics tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Milpitas, CA to provide safe electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, and repair for manufacturing equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings. This role requires flexible hours and overtime as needed.