Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join their team in Bedford Park, IL. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and repair on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring production equipment operates efficiently. With a focus on preventative maintenance, you will engage in troubleshooting and repair activities, utilizing your strong electrical background. This dynamic position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a company committed to sustainability and innovation. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Quarterly Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background required for maintenance and repair.
• Experience with PLC, pneumatics, and hydraulics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance on systems.
• Repair electrical wiring and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
• Complete maintenance records and checklists regularly.

Skills

PLC

Print Reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Boiler License

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID: ATR50604
Posting Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Location: IL Bedford Park
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 09-Apr-2025
Relocation Support: No

Maintenance Technician – Bedford Park, IL (Quarterly Bonus Pay-outs!)

Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement/Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/Paid Vacation immediately upon hire!

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $31.59-$48.41/hr depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The Opportunity

WestRock Bedford Park is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant’s main power supply system. Strong electrical background a must!

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as required.
• Installs/repairs electrical wiring, equipment and control circuits; new electrical services; replaces and repairs wiring, and faulty electrical equipment as needed (including computer cable).
• Must have a strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts as required.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.
• Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.
• Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others.

What You Need To Succeed

• Desired Experience: PLC, Print Reading, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting Skills
• Boiler License a plus; will be expected to obtain if not already acquired.

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

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing