Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension eligibility

401K match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program

Short-term disability coverage

Referral program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd or 3rd shift to perform preventive maintenance, installation, service, and repair of complex machinery in a manufacturing setting. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, with knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, be able to read electrical and mechanical drawings, and work flexible hours including overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Military training and/or technical school preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems; electrical experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics; ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery and provide safe preventative maintenance.
• Install, service, repair and troubleshoot equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Respond quickly to ensure seamless productivity and support electrical systems as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Military training or technical school preferred

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

3-phase power

Motors/servos/pumps

Industrial controls

PLC troubleshooting (preferred)

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Microsoft software

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.

Job: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift

Overtime: Must be flexible to work daily or weekend overtime as needed

Pay: $28 - $37 an hour, plus shift differential ($0.60 /hr - 2nd & 3rd Shift)

Location: 1925 Stone Court, Mishawaka, IN 46545

The Opportunity:

On the 2nd or 3rd shift: Primary duties include providing safe preventative maintenance, installation,

service, repair, timely electrical support, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines

within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical

experience (preferred), a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting

experience with proven ability of machine repair.

How You Will Impact WestRock:

• Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery
• Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
• Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.

What You Need To succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent Military training and or Technical School preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems down to the component level in a manufacturing environment. Electrical experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives (preferred but not required).
• PLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability (preferred but not required).
• Practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings.
• Basic welding skills preferred but not required.
• Familiar with pumps, both air and electric.
• Able to install and trouble shoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits.
• Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
• Familiar with computers and Microsoft software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime.

What We Offer:

• Benefits package that includes pension eligibility, generous 401K match, medical, dental, vision,

employee stock purchase plan, wellness program, short-term disability coverage, and more!

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Referral Program - Get rewarded for referrals: $1250 per hourly employee.
• A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are business drivers

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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.