MCT-1 Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock plc; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 49,951 - 53,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Salinas, California is looking for a Multi-Craft Technician. This role involves maintaining, testing, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Proven experience in these fields is required along with electrical troubleshooting skills. The position offers a salary range of $36.26 to $38.76 per hour, depending on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and vacation days. A high school diploma or equivalent is needed for application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields.
• Ability to demonstrate high proficiency in the required areas.
• Highly safety conscious and able to work in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment per safety procedures.
• Maintains performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Computer operation

PLC operation

Safety awareness

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.

Rate: $36.26 – $38.76

The Mulit-Craft Technician maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, welding and machining a plus. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing for the unionized plant. Position will be on an off shift.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.
• Performs other duties as required.

What you need to succeed:

• Proven experience in the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC required.
• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Must be highly safety conscious.
• High school diploma or its equivalent required.

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 for advancement.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion arebusiness drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $36.26 - $38.76 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, 5 days of paid vacation, and 7 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. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 05/26/2026.

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.