Multiskill Maintenance Mechanic: PLCs & Welds

Smurfit Westrock; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain production and process equipment. You will work from diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer specs, ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong reading of electrical diagrams, and ability to switch between metric and imperial measurements.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and process diagrams.
• Understand metric/English measurement systems and conversions.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical control circuits for motors and PLCs.
• Follow safety regulations including lockout/tagout and energy isolation.

Responsibilities

• Answer trouble calls and perform troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical control circuits and drive systems.
• Read diagrams and manuals to ensure equipment operates per specifications.
• Maintain safety practices and precise measurement standards during maintenance tasks.

Skills

Blueprints readings

Metric/imperial conversion

Trade substitution ability

Electrical control circuits

Electrical test equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware/software

Electrical test equipment

Pumps and drive systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain production and process equipment. You will work from diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer specs, ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong reading of electrical diagrams, and ability to switch between metric and imperial measurements.