Maintenance Technician/Journeyman

Smurfit Westrock plc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,961 - 47,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to manage routine and emergency maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems. You will work night shifts from 10 pm to 6 am and be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various equipment.

The ideal candidate will have electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience and demonstrate a strong electrical aptitude. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Strong electrical aptitude for drive and PLC troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot low voltage circuits and analog devices.
• Use CMMS for work order implementation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of automated machinery

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Tools

RS Logix

VFDs

PLC programming

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Shift: Nights, 10 pm - 6 am

Overtime: 1 Saturday a Month, and both Saturday & Sunday once a quarter.

Training: will take several weeks, and will take place during daytime hours.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will have complete involvement in routine or emergency maintenance as well as corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance and care for all electrical and mechanical equipment and their related controls.

What we offer:

• Shift Available: 3rd Shift Positions, 8-hour shifts.
• Union shop
• Safety is #1 Priority
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance + Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match, and Pension Program
• Overtime Potential
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on a scheduled basis; Inspects belts, gearboxes, chains, bearings, etc.
• Troubleshooting of low voltage circuits, analog devices, VFDs, and motor control circuitry to obtain a root cause of failures.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and devices to determine faults and failures.
• Regular repair and maintenance are required in non-production areas including the warehouse, design lab, building, and grounds.
• Uses CMMS system for work order implementation, recordkeeping of daily activities, and planned projects.
• Functional an operational knowledge, troubleshooting, and repair of low voltage circuits, analog devices, VFDs, and motor control circuitry to obtain a root cause of failures.
• Functional and operational knowledge, troubleshooting, repair, and maintaining of line voltage(120, 240, 277, and 480) equipment, including switches, power supplies, motors, drives and associated controls.
• Drive and PLC troubleshooting, problem solving and installation.
• Experience with RS Logix, RS5000 and other drive interfaces software is a plus.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on a scheduled basis; Inspects belts, gearboxes, chains, bearings, etc.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and devices to determine faults and failures. Regular repair and maintenance are required in non-production areas including the warehouse, design lab, building, and grounds.

Requirements:

• 2 - 5 years of Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting experience with focus on electrical/electronic preferred.
• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes drives, PLC’s, VFD’s servos, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems. Also, will require familiarity with motors, pumps, gear boxes, chains etc.
• A strong electrical aptitude for drive and PLC trouble shooting.
• Strong problem-solving ability of mechanical and electrical systems.
• A good understanding of heavy rotating equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and respectful professional manner.
• Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.

If this sounds great to you, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!

The salary range for this position is $30.46 - $34.81 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, vacations for the covered location will be provided based on the schedule below: Year 0 - 1 (5 days), and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 3/11/2026 .

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.