Industrial Maintenance Technician - 7a-7p, PLC & Electrical

Smurfit Westrock

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 53,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities
Top-tier benefits
Competitive hourly pay up to $38.68
Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Richmond, VA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment at our corrugated packaging plant. The role requires hands-on work with large-scale production machinery, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety standards.

Expect to work 7a-7p shifts, diagnose PLCs and HMIs, install sensors, and collaborate with other technicians to improve reliability.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing.
  • Experience with 480V three-phase systems and control voltages.
  • Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
  • High school diploma; electrical license or equivalent certification valued.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on large production machinery.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
  • Ensure NEC compliance and strict Lockout/Tagout procedures.
  • Document maintenance work and parts used.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Electrical safety
Mechanical aptitude
Programming PLCs & VFDs
Independent work & time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent / Electrical license

Tools

Multimeters
Ammeters
Megohmmeters

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Richmond, VA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment at our corrugated packaging plant. The role requires hands-on work with large-scale production machinery, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety standards.

Expect to work 7a-7p shifts, diagnose PLCs and HMIs, install sensors, and collaborate with other technicians to improve reliability.

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