Journeyman Mechanic: PLCs, Electrical & Equipment Repair

Smurfit Westrock; Yakima (WA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Washington state is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to answer trouble calls, inspect, repair, and maintain production equipment according to diagrams and manuals.

You will work with motors, drives, PLCs, and electrical systems, read blueprints, and follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout. The role requires a high school diploma and robust hands-on experience. This on-site role is based at the Yakima facility with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with significant work experience.
• Knowledge of millwright trades, motors, drives, PLCs, and reading electrical diagrams.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to read blueprints and process diagrams.
• Ability to switch between metric and English units.
• Experience with rigging, safety practices, and lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Answer trouble calls and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain equipment per diagrams and specifications.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, and manufacturer specifications.
• Operate electrical test equipment and read electrical diagrams.
• Maintain safety, PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Welding

Rigging & hoisting

Safety & lockout/tagout

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Pumps & drives

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Washington state is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to answer trouble calls, inspect, repair, and maintain production equipment according to diagrams and manuals.

You will work with motors, drives, PLCs, and electrical systems, read blueprints, and follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout. The role requires a high school diploma and robust hands-on experience. This on-site role is based at the Yakima facility with competitive wages and benefits.