Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock Company; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician for 2nd (3pm–11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm–7am) at our Bradenton, FL facility. The role focuses on safe, timely mechanical and electrical support, preventative maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of corrugated manufacturing equipment.

Qualified candidates will have 2–3 years of electro-mechanical automation experience, familiarity with hydraulics/pneumatics, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years electro-mechanical automation system installation & troubleshooting experience.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery (motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power).
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Fully computer literate in Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely mechanical and electrical support in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, and troubleshooting on operating machines.
• Maintain CMMS data, create and close work orders, research parts, and document activities.
• Assist with rigging, alignment, precision tooling, lubrication, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Uphold housekeeping standards and safety programs; participate in training requirements.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical automation

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

CMMS experience

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Shift: 2 nd shift – 3pm to 11pm or 3rd shift - 11pm-7am

Primary duties include providing safe and timely mechanical and electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting, and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics, experience with CMMS (computer maintenance management systems), work order creation and closing, parts research, organizational skills, and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.

What you need to succeed:

• 2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience.
• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical, & electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.
• Familiarity with CMMS and work order systems
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without continuous supervision
• Good leadership skills
• Experience in rigging, alignment, precision tools for predictive maintenance, and lubrication

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Safety
• Understands Company Safety programs and Training requirements
• Maintains the highest standard of housekeeping with employee ownership of assigned areas
• Productivity
• Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility.
• Ensure and maintain current standard operating and troubleshooting procedures
• Personal Accountability
• Achieves agreed set goals/targets
• Maintains accountability

Job Requirements:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Corrugated box manufacturing experience a plus
• A strong desire to advance within the facility
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Offer contingent on passing background screening and drug screen.

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