Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock Company; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock Company in Bradenton, FL is seeking an electro-mechanical technician to provide safe, timely mechanical and electrical support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, and troubleshooting of automated machinery, with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and CMMS-driven work orders.

Shift flexibility and independent work are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, and industrial controls.
• 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 with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a professional manner.
• Ability to work various shifts/overtime.
• Familiarity with CMMS and work order systems.
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without supervision.
• Good leadership skills.
• Experience in rigging, alignment, precision tools for predictive maintenance, and lubrication.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely mechanical and electrical support in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, and troubleshooting of operating machines.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders, parts research, and documentation.
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings to diagnose and repair equipment.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical

Automation Systems

Troubleshooting

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical Drawings

Mechanical Drawings

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Rigging & Alignment

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.