Multi Craft Shift Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 43,187,760 - 61,509,840; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of all plant production and service equipment. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency while ensuring high-quality performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance and a strong understanding of safety protocols. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $38.27 and a shift schedule of 3p-3a, four on - four off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret information sheets.
• Experience in manufacturing or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC systems and pneumatic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance, and installation of all plant production and service equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Applied mathematics

Welding and Cutting principles & practices

Understanding operations of pumps

Understanding operations of pumps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4 years Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship

4 years of experience as a multi-specialty mechanic

Tools

Portable hand tools

Cutting torch

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.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of all plant production and service equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, and air, and performs building maintenance or repair.

Employee must function at high levels of quality and efficiency while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

Pay Rate: $38.27

Shift schedule: 3p-3a, four on - four off

Job Functions

• Able to work safely around electrical and other industrial equipment
• Able to work on wide electrical power systems, working with AC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 120/240, 277/480, and DC voltages. This includes performing work on AC and DC motor controls
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair on all Mill equipment with the aid of blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions as directed by Maintenance or Mill Supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting as necessary.
• Work with all hand tools and power tools associated with standard mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and understands the use of basic preventative maintenance tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot level, flow, and pressure control instrumentation
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Working with computer and systems - PLC & DCS ladder logic
• Work with Pneumatics
• Perform work on tubing and hose systems
• Perform pipefitting and plumbing work on all types of pipes, valves, and fixtures.
• Perform rough carpentry work as required.
• Laser align equipment, rebuild pumps, change machine bearings, operate cutting torch, weld plate and pipe, safely troubleshoot and repair hydraulic components, etc.
• Operate equipment such as hoists, cranes, fork-lifts, etc. to perform rigging and installation tasks
• Diligently practice good safety and housekeeping techniques in accordance with the Shop Rules from time‑to‑time. Job requirements will entail additional duties as assigned by Supervision.
• May be assigned to various jobs for training purposes at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Maintenance experience

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 4 years Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship preferred
• 4 years of experience as a multi‑specialty mechanic
• Must be able to read and interpret information sheets

Specific Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and performing electrical
• Applied mathematics
• Measurements/Layouts
• Welding and Cutting principles & practices
• Use of portable hand tools
• Understanding operations of pumps, motor alignment, dial feeler gauge, laser
• Pump & Motor Component assembly
• Weld steel and stainless steel, and use cutting torch and to braze
• Must be able to use various computer software programs for our production and shipping systems
• Job requires working around production equipment while it is in operation and requires climbing ladders and working from girders and scaffolding
• Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat
• Must have knowledge of methods of rigging heavy equipment, which includes the use of chain blocks, rope blocks, slings, hitches and overhead cranes

Physical Demands

• Working in a safety sensitive heavy industrial environment – Paper Mill
• Working with electricity at varied levels of voltage
• Standing for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas
• Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather

Equal Opportunity Employment

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabled.

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.

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