Industrial Maintenance

Smurfit-Westrock; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tools provided

Steel-toe shoes provided

Cincinnati State training partnership

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a maintenance technician for night shift at our Cincinnati plant. The role involves performing routine and extensive preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, motors, conveyors and steam/boiler controls.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical aptitude, extensive troubleshooting experience in a production environment, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Military training or technical school preferred.
• Strong electrical aptitude with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
• Work on motors, conveyors, AC/DC drives and PLC troubleshooting.
• Handle steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines and complete paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting in manufacturing

Industrial machinery knowledge

AC/DC drives setup

3-phase motor control

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Microsoft Windows environment

Clear written and verbal communication

Independent work ethic

Basic math skills

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.

Location: 9960 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Shift/Hours: Nights, 10:45pm - 6:45am. Will work 6 days a week with 1 day off a week. The day off could be the same day each week.

Pay: $29.79-$37.23/ hr

• We are dedicated to your professional growth by partnering directly with Cincinnati State to enroll employees in classes, and we compensate you for the time spent attending these classes.
• Tools and steel toe shoes provided.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

The Opportunity:

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems including PLCs.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
• Work on motors, conveyors, AC/DC, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Will work with steam and boiler controls, and mechanical power drives.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete Timely and accurate paperwork .

What you need to succeed:

• Strong Electrical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Troubleshooting in a Production/Manufacturing Environment.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
• Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits.
• Knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Basic mathematical skills and basic technology/computer skills.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred.
• Corrugated background is a plus, but not required

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $29.79-$37.23 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 7 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.