Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Transmission & Distribution World; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Career with global packaging company

Safety & inclusion culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Lansing, MI is seeking a Maintenance Tech - Electrical to perform mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance of facility equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical issues, servicing motors, relays, sensors, and machine controls, with work duties up to 480 volts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, electrical technology training, and at least three years of experience; Michigan electrical license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical technology training or certification preferred.
• Min 3 years in electrical machine control repair/design.
• Michigan electrical license preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, prints and ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Performs general mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems (relays, sensors, switches, motors).
• Maintains electrical and electronic components of equipment and facility systems up to 480 volts.
• Operates machine tools (lathes, grinders, drill presses, mills) to repair/fabricate parts.
• Bends conduit and pulls wire; maintains maintenance records.
• Supports recycling programs and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Machine control

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical technology training/certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Rulers

Drill presses

Mills

Job description

General Information

Job ID

ATR66888

Posting Job Title

Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Locations

MI Lansing

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

15-Sep-2026

Relocation Support

No

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.