Maintenance Electrical Technician

WestRock Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company in Houston, Texas is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician. This role will diagnose, repair, recondition, overhaul and maintain company heavy equipment and plant facilities to keep production running smoothly.

You will perform diversified duties including installing and maintaining machines, reading schematics and PLC programs, and handling electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must provide own tools for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, reconditioning, overhaul and maintain heavy equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform emergency/unplanned repairs during production and scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics and PLC programs.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming and drive troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and follow company policies.

Job description

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

$23-$37/HR

M-F 1:15P-9:45P AVG 40-65 HR/WK

The Opportunity:

This position will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, overhaul, and maintenance of company heavy equipment and/or components.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Perform on highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• Perform on emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform mechanics duties and responsibilities
• Perform electrician duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Perform electrical skills including, but not limited to, basic electrical troubleshooting, uploading PLC programs, saving PLC programs, changing PLC programs as needed, programming VFD's, programming drives, running conduit and power to new equipment, replacing electrical hardware
• Perform electrical troubleshooting
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC programs
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry function
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• May be assigned to other projects

What you need to succeed:

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• 1 - 3 years’ work experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Completion of an education program in electrical or industrial electrical or industrial training or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and three out of the last five years' experience as an electrical technician in an industrial maintenance field
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• Good with working in a team setting alongside multiple other crafts
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications as required by Company, and Law
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, electrical drawings, and electrical circuits

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated box industry.
• Skills in pneumatics, electrical, PLC and hydraulics

What we offer:

• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.