Multicraft Technician II

Smurfit Westrock plc; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Safety and long-term career

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Cerritos, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Welding and machining a plus. This role operates on an off shift and emphasizes safety and reliability.

The technician troubleshoots, installs, and restarts equipment, advises on safe procedures, keeps maintenance records, and performs preventive maintenance while supporting other technical staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC required.
• High precision with minimum tolerances.
• Ability to access overhead structures and tight spaces.
• Must be safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics on operating procedures and safety.
• Notifies management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and safety concerns.
• Maintains equipment maintenance records.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed.
• Assists and trains other maintenance/technical staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

Safety conscious

Reading blueprints/technical docs

Climbing/working in tight spaces

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

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 maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, welding and machining a plus. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic 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 a business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $38.87 - 44.15 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 9 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. the application window is expected to close by 10/1/2026.

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.