Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hanover Park, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical production systems. Shift options include 2nd or 3rd with varying hours; some weekends may be required.

Responsibilities include electrical work, machinery maintenance, and record-keeping. Prior PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and troubleshooting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, print reading and pneumatics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and hydraulics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair buildings and equipment as needed.
• Repair electrical systems and control circuits.
• Install wiring and replace wiring including computer cables.
• Calibrate and repair pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Maintain records of maintenance procedures and use CMMS.

Skills

PLC

Print Reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

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.

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.

WestRock Hanover Park is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive preventive maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems.

Shift: 2nd:155-10p 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 You Need To Succeed

• Desired Experience: PLC, Print Reading, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting Skills

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. The application window is expected to close by 04/01/26.

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.