Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Culture of integrity and respect

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Hanover Park, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance across facilities and production equipment. You will repair electrical systems, install wiring, calibrate pneumatic controls and operate various hand and power tools, supporting reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and collaboration with management and vendors.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NFPA 70E standards is required.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with employees, management and vendors.
• Good computer skills to use maintenance systems and recordkeeping.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities as assigned.
• Repairs electrical equipment, systems and control circuits as needed.
• Installs wiring and equipment and replaces wiring as required.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic and other production equipment.
• Completes maintenance checklists and maintains records of procedures.
• Operates maintenance systems and communicates findings with teams.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and follows NFPA 70E standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hand tools

Power tools

NFPA 70E knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Job description

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.

Shift: 2nd: 1:55 p -10:00 p or 3rd: M-F 955pm-6am; some weekends

How you will impact WestRock:

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as required.
• Repairs electrical equipment/systems and control circuits; and replaces faulty electrical equipment as needed.
• Must have a familiarity with NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
• Installs electrical wiring and equipment; and replaces and repairs wiring as needed (including computer cable).
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts as required.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.
• Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.
• Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others.

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 including

The salary range for this position is $32.36-$40.50 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.