Industrial Maintenance Technician

WestRock Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 37,760 - 44,978; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. Candidates should have a technical or trade school certification and relevant experience in electrical and mechanical fields. The position offers a competitive pay range of $27.41 - $32.65 per hour, with shifts from Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday.

Qualifications

• Certified through a tech or trade school beyond High School.
• Experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields.
• Computer experience and PLC programming necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair various mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Advise operators on safe operation procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical proficiency

Mechanical knowledge

Safety consciousness

Education

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Diagnostic instruments

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR54452

Posting Job Title

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Locations

PA Lancaster

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

26-Aug-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $27.41 - $32.65 based on skill level.

Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm OR Friday-Monday 6am-4pm

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Must be educationally certified through a tech or trade school beyond High School
• Must be highly safety conscious.
• Proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary.
• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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