Lead Electrical Maintenance Tech – Industrial Plant

Smurfit Westrock; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental on Day 1!

401K + company match

Job summary

WestRock in West Chester, OH is seeking Electrical Maintenance Technicians to lead complex maintenance tasks, install and repair mechanical/electrical equipment, and ensure safe operations across shifts. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC programming, and hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment testing, and guiding junior staff, with pay rate from 32 USD/hour plus robust benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ electrical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Military training and/or technical school preferred but not required.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC Programming.
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow directions and perform other duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the maintenance tasks across I, II, and III levels.
• Perform mechanical and electrical duties for equipment installation, testing and repair.
• Identify malfunctions by observing machinery operation and sounds.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery and facilities.
• Install electrical power, control, and security systems.
• Repair computer-controlled manufacturing systems.
• Provide guidance to management on technical topics.
• Operate tools and equipment for testing and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Fabricate, assemble and disassemble manufactured products.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC Programming

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

WestRock in West Chester, OH is seeking Electrical Maintenance Technicians to lead complex maintenance tasks, install and repair mechanical/electrical equipment, and ensure safe operations across shifts. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC programming, and hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment testing, and guiding junior staff, with pay rate from 32 USD/hour plus robust benefits.