Industrial Maintenance Tech II — Master Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health-s

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid sick leave

10 days of paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to keep our manufacturing equipment reliable, safe, and productive. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, support preventive maintenance, and help reduce downtime while growing your hands-on skills.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing basic welding, operating forklifts, and mentoring junior technicians, with a starting pay of $30-$32 per hour and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of industrial maintenance experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and basic machine shop equipment.
• Basic welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, respond to emergencies, and support non-standard hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Inspect production equipment to identify failures and safety hazards.
• Read blueprints and schematics to support troubleshooting and installations.
• Fabricate, weld, assemble, and modify components as needed.
• Document work in CMMS and maintain maintenance records.
• Mentor Maintenance Technician I team members with training and guidance.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

CMMS software

Maintenance tools

Forklift operation

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to keep our manufacturing equipment reliable, safe, and productive. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, support preventive maintenance, and help reduce downtime while growing your hands-on skills.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing basic welding, operating forklifts, and mentoring junior technicians, with a starting pay of $30-$32 per hour and overtime as needed.