Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift PLC & Motor

Smurfit Westrock; Donerville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reflecting skills

Comprehensive training

Referral incentive program

Boots/glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and to perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.

The role requires reading European and U.S. schematics, repairing motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, and collaborating with the team while upholding safety and Lean improvements. Comprehensive training and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or trade school certification preferred.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly restore equipment performance.
• Interpret European and U.S. electrical schematics to diagnose issues and guide repairs.
• Repair AC/DC motors, drives, servo systems, and PLC-controlled equipment to maintain reliable operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, including inspections, lubrication, part replacement, and calibration.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and team members to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and enhancing equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or trade school certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Servo motor controls

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and to perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.

The role requires reading European and U.S. schematics, repairing motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, and collaborating with the team while upholding safety and Lean improvements. Comprehensive training and growth opportunities are offered.