Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech: Electrical & PLCs

Smurfit-Westrock; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical on first day

Dental on first day

Vision on first day

401k and benefits

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a multi-craft maintenance technician with a heavy electrical and mechanical emphasis in Missouri. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain electro-automation systems including motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Minimal required experience includes 2–3 years in industrial electrical control systems with the ability to read schematics and work with 3-phase power.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with electro-automation system installation and troubleshooting.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with encoders, sensors, limit switches, and power transmission equipment.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to work a 12-hour / 4-day schedule on any shift.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electro-automation systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, drives, pumps, and pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Set up AC/DC drives and control circuits.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure quality production and safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

3-phase power understanding

Welding basics

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Technical/vocational training

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a multi-craft maintenance technician with a heavy electrical and mechanical emphasis in Missouri. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain electro-automation systems including motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Minimal required experience includes 2–3 years in industrial electrical control systems with the ability to read schematics and work with 3-phase power.