Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Smurfit Westrock Company; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Competitive salary reflecting skills

Global packaging company culture: SAFW

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Maintenance Tech for the 11pm–7am shift. You will perform general mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires three years of electrical machine control experience, knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and precision measuring tools, and the ability to read schematics. Overtime and safety training are expected.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum in electrical machine control repair or design; equivalent experience considered.
• Michigan electrical license preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, prints, ladder diagrams, and drawings.
• Working knowledge of sensors, hand and small power tools, AC/DC motors and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and electronic components of manufacturing equipment and facility systems up to 480 volts.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components such as relays, sensors, switches, and motors.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine controls.
• Troubleshoot motors, pumps, compressors and other plant systems.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of equipment.
• Welding, brazing, and cutting for fabrication of guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
• Use rulers, calipers, micrometers; operate lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills as needed.
• Bend conduit and pull wire; operate scissors and forklifts.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records; support recycling programs.
• Overtime as needed; work safely per company policies.

Skills

Sensors

Power tools

Motors

PLCs

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Electrical technology certification

Tools

Lathes

Grinders

Drill presses

Mills

Job description

Maintenance Tech

Shift: 11pm - 7am

The Opportunity:

• Performs general mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Performs maintenance of electrical and electronic components of manufacturing equipment and of facility systems up to 480 volts.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems including faulty electrical and electronic components such as relays, sensors, switches, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machine controls.
• Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in plant.
• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
• Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Bends conduit and pulls wire.
• Operates Scissors and Fork-Lifts.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries and metals.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

What you need to succeed

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have training/certification in electrical technology/machine control fields.
• Must have a minimum three years' experience in electrical machine control repair or design. An equivalent amount of previous experience and education will be considered.
• State of Michigan electrical license preferred.
• Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Must have working knowledge of various sensors, hand and small power tools, AC/DC motors and PLCs.
• Must be trained in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
• Must have basic computer experience.
• Must have the ability to read schematics, prints, ladder diagrams, and drawings.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to interpret national electrical code.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What we offer

• 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.