Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Smurfit Westrock; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Tech for the 3pm to 11pm shift to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems up to 480 volts in our Lansing, MI facility.

You will troubleshoot electrical and electronic components, machine controls, and mechanical systems; perform basic welding, measure parts with calipers and micrometers, and keep precise maintenance records while supporting safety and recycling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have training/certification in electrical technology/machine control fields.
• Minimum three years' experience in electrical machine control repair or design.
• State of Michigan electrical license preferred.
• Must be able to read schematics, prints, ladder diagrams, and drawings.
• Must have knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine control repair

Reading schematics

Reading prints/diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in electrical technology/machine control

Tools

Rulers

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Power tools

PLCs

Electrical license (preferred)

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Maintenance Tech

Shift: 3pm to 11pm

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 pass color vision and color hue tests.
• 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.

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.