Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician (PLC/High-Voltage)

Smurfit Westrock Company; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for the Chattanooga manufacturing site. This senior role leads complex maintenance tasks, supports installation, testing, and repair of equipment, and provides hands-on guidance to junior technicians.

Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, and high voltage work, with the ability to read schematics and work independently under safety policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance skills required.
• Ability to read schematics, flowcharts, and diagrams.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance tasks for I, II, and III levels.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Repair and install electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

High voltage experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical License or Journeyman Electrician

Tools

PLC Programming

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for the Chattanooga manufacturing site. This senior role leads complex maintenance tasks, supports installation, testing, and repair of equipment, and provides hands-on guidance to junior technicians.

Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, and high voltage work, with the ability to read schematics and work independently under safety policies.