Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Top-tier benefits

Competitive hourly pay up to $38.68

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Richmond, VA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment at our corrugated packaging plant. The role requires hands-on work with large-scale production machinery, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety standards.

Expect to work 7a-7p shifts, diagnose PLCs and HMIs, install sensors, and collaborate with other technicians to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems and control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
• High school diploma; electrical license or equivalent certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on large production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Ensure NEC compliance and strict Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Document maintenance work and parts used.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Mechanical aptitude

Programming PLCs & VFDs

Independent work & time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent / Electrical license

Tools

Multimeters

Ammeters

Megohmmeters

Job description

Richmond, VA - Industrial Maintenance Technician

Shift: 7a-7p

Pay: $26.65 - $38.68 (Pending certifications/qualification)

The Opportunity:

We are searching for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical industrial equipment in our corrugated packaging plant in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will be qualified to troubleshoot and repair both electrical and mechanical components on large scale production machinery, participate in PMs, support continuous improvement initiatives, and adhere to all safety regulations. You will provide resolutions to mechanical and electrical problems on a wide variety of paper and packaging machinery to keep our plant running at peak performance.

What We Offer:

• A career with a Fortune 500 company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the Corrugated Packaging industry. If you live for machine up time come, join our best-in-class maintenance team!
• Opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the Corrugated Packaging industry.
• An attractive rate of pay and top tier benefits, reflecting skills, competencies and potential. The rate for this role is up to $38.68 an hour.
• You will work in a collaborative work environment where safety is our priority.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Focus on maintaining equipment in working order through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical failures in a fast-paced environment.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, including motors, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, switches, and wiring.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults in complex machinery such as corrugators, printing presses, die cutters, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Install, maintain, and calibrate various sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and company standards.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other plant safety policies.
• Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment and control systems.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work performed, parts used, and system documentation.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new production equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technicians to resolve complex operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis of failures to implement corrective actions and improve machine reliability.
• Provide support for mechanical maintenance tasks as needed to ensure production uptime including predictive and preventative maintenance.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in a manufacturing environment (corrugated, paper, or heavy industry experience is a significant plus).
• Proven experience working with 480V three-phase systems and various control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
• Expert knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and programming PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Valid Electrical license or the equivalent certification is highly valued. You must have equivalent experience to be considered for the role.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• Excellent safety awareness and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle emergency repairs under pressure.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, which may include exposure to heat, dust, and chemicals.

This role is primary off shift; however, the successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as required to support operations.

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