Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician - Industrial Electrical

Smurfit Westrock plc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Missouri is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial mechanical and electrical equipment with emphasis on electrical components and controls. You will work closely with plant operations to support safe, reliable equipment performance and quality.

The ideal candidate has five years of experience with electrical control systems, knowledge of conveyors and power transmission, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems down to the component level.
• 2–3 years troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of power transmission, conveyor and transfer, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid-transfer systems.
• Ability to read mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
• Basic fabrication skills and the ability to safely use measuring instruments and power hand tools.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Ability to work independently, work flexible hours, and work overtime as required.
• Willingness to complete a NOCTI assessment as part of the pre-employment selection process.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial mechanical and electrical equipment, including electrical control systems down to the component level.
• Maintain and repair power transmission equipment, including gear drives, three-phase motors, servo motors, hydraulic motors, and pneumatic motors.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair transfer systems, including conveyors, lifts, turntables, and chain drives.
• Read schematics and service pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid-transfer systems, including pumps, shutoffs, flow-control sensors, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors.
• Complete planned maintenance inspections, lubrication, and repairs according to the assigned schedule while following required PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety pre-check procedures.
• Perform basic fabrication using assembly instructions, tape measures, calipers, dial indicators, and power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders, and drill presses.
• Use basic computer and email tools to support maintenance communication and documentation, and contribute to plant goals through effective teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or other members of the leadership team.

Skills

Industrial electrical control

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Schematics reading

Fabrication

Safety procedures

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Missouri is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial mechanical and electrical equipment with emphasis on electrical components and controls. You will work closely with plant operations to support safe, reliable equipment performance and quality.

The ideal candidate has five years of experience with electrical control systems, knowledge of conveyors and power transmission, and the ability to read schematics.