Industrial Maintenance Tech – PLCs & 480V, 7a-7p

Smurfit-Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 company benefits

Top-tier pay and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit-Westrock in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a high-speed corrugated packaging plant.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, with proficiency in 480V three-phase systems, PLCs, and VFDs; you will perform PMs, support safety, and help keep production uptime and reliability at peak levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in a manufacturing environment (corrugated, paper, or heavy industry experience is a significant plus).
• Proven experience working with 480V three-phase systems and various control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
• Expert knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and programming PLCs and VFDs.
• Valid Electrical license or the equivalent certification is highly valued. You must have equivalent experience to be considered for the role.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures in a fast-paced environment.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, including motors, MCCs, transformers, switches, and wiring.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults in complex machinery such as corrugators, printing presses, die cutters, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with NEC, local codes, and company standards.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures and other plant safety policies.
• Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment and control systems.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work performed, parts used, and system documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new production equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technicians to resolve complex operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis of failures to implement corrective actions and improve machine reliability.
• Provide support for mechanical maintenance tasks as needed to ensure production uptime including predictive and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLCs programming

VFDs

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

MCCs

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Smurfit-Westrock in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a high-speed corrugated packaging plant.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, with proficiency in 480V three-phase systems, PLCs, and VFDs; you will perform PMs, support safety, and help keep production uptime and reliability at peak levels.