Maintenance Technician

Construction Job Board USA; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 90,360,000 - 122,211,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems across our manufacturing operations. You will work with production, maintenance, and plant leadership to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to apply advanced technical expertise in automation, PLCs, drives, and control systems, while supporting preventive maintenance and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years experience troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems at component level.
• Two to three years electro automation system installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of automated industrial machinery, including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, three phase power systems, industrial controls, communication devices, and power transmission.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot AC and DC drives.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic welding skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to utilize maintenance and production systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, nontraditional hours, and overtime as required.
• Ability to pass a pre employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Install, configure, and support industrial automation systems, including motors, drives, servos, relays, PLCs, sensors, and power transmission equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment and control system issues at the component level to minimize downtime and improve production performance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to effectively perform maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long term corrective actions.
• Support plant initiatives focused on safety, quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and Smurfit Westrock's values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Skills

Industrial electrical control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Automation systems installation

Electrical schematics reading

Maintenance & repair

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Three-phase power systems

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

$37.10 per hour

Benefits available beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and additional benefit programs.

Must Be Flexible To Work Either

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the electrical and mechanical systems that drive our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and plant leadership teams to maximize equipment reliability, improve operational performance, and minimize downtime. This role provides the opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise while contributing directly to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Install, configure, and support industrial automation systems, including motors, drives, servos, relays, PLCs, sensors, and power transmission equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment and control system issues at the component level to minimize downtime and improve production performance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to effectively perform maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long term corrective actions.
• Support plant initiatives focused on safety, quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and Smurfit Westrock's values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

What You Need To Succeed Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems at the component level.
• Two to three years of electro automation system installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of automated industrial machinery, including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, three phase power systems, industrial controls, communication devices, and power transmission systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot AC and DC drives.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot three phase motor control circuits.
• Working knowledge of sensors, encoders, limit switches, bearings, pumps, and related industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic welding skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to utilize maintenance and production systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, nontraditional hours, and overtime as required.
• Ability to pass a pre employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military technical training or completion of a trade school, technical school, or industrial maintenance program.
• Experience within corrugated packaging, paper manufacturing, converting, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, reliability centered maintenance, or equipment optimization initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls integration, and manufacturing systems.

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