Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral incentive

Safety footwear reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Training programs

Employee recognition

Team events

Wellness resources

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Lancaster, PA is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). The role focuses on troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and repairing motors, drives, and PLC-controlled equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, accurate record-keeping, safety, and teamwork within a global packaging company committed to sustainability, safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong electrical background with motor/drive troubleshooting.
• Ability to read European and U.S. electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming is expected.
• Mechanical repair experience with bearings, gears, belts, and pneumatics.
• Willingness to operate in a continuous-run environment with safety focus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly restore equipment performance.
• Interpret European and U.S. electrical schematics to diagnose issues and guide repairs.
• Repair AC/DC motors, drives, servo systems, and PLC-controlled equipment to maintain reliable operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, including inspections, lubrication, part replacement, and calibration.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and team members to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and enhancing equipment reliability.
• Uphold Smurfit WestRock’s values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect in all work performed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Servo motors

Schematic reading

Mechanical repair

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or trade certification

Job description

• 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.
• $1250 referral incentive program.
• Reimbursement for steel toes boots/shoes and prescription safety glasses.
• Additional site-specific benefits may include overtime opportunities, hands‑on training, development programs, employee recognition, team events, wellness resources, and other offerings that support your success at work and beyond.

Industrial Maintenance Technician.

Shift: 2nd (3pm-11pm).

Lancaster PA.

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.
• $1250 referral incentive program.
• Reimbursement for steel toes boots/shoes and prescription safety glasses.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may include overtime opportunities, hands‑on training, development programs, employee recognition, team events, wellness resources, and other offerings that support your success at work and beyond.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly restore equipment performance.
• Interpret European and U.S. electrical schematics to diagnose issues and guide repairs.
• Repair AC/DC motors, drives, servo systems, and PLC‑controlled equipment to maintain reliable operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, including inspections, lubrication, part replacement, and calibration.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and team members to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and enhancing equipment reliability.
• Uphold Smurfit WestRock’s values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect in all work performed.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong electrical background, including:
  • AC/DC motor and drive troubleshooting.
  • PLC troubleshooting and programming.
  • Servo motor controls (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
  • Ability to read European and U.S. electrical schematics.
• Mechanical repair experience (bearings, seals, gears, belts, pneumatic systems).
• Ability to operate computer‑based monitoring and control systems.
• Ability to lift/move 50+ lbs with assistance and perform physical tasks such as standing, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and overhead work.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts in a continuous‑run environment.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to complete pre‑task analysis forms.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or trade school certification.
• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in corrugated manufacturing.
• Experience calibrating pneumatic systems and maintaining industrial tools.
• Familiarity with OEM equipment standards and high‑speed production environments.