Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Smurfit Westrock • Lansing, MI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Tech to perform general mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance of facility and equipment. This role involves working on manufacturing equipment and facility systems up to 480 volts, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic components, machine controls, motors, pumps, and compressors. The position also includes performing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, basic welding, brazing, and cutting, operating machine tools, bending conduit, pulling wire, and operating Scissors and Fork-Lifts. Accurate maintenance record-keeping and support for recycling programs are also key responsibilities. The role requires working safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have training/certification in electrical technology/machine control fields.
• Must have a minimum three years' experience in electrical machine control repair or design. An equivalent amount of previous experience and education will be considered.
• Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Must have working knowledge of various sensors, hand and small power tools, AC/DC motors and PLCs.
• Must be trained in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
• Must have basic computer experience.
• Must have the ability to read schematics, prints, ladder diagrams, and drawings.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to interpret national electrical code.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• State of Michigan electrical license preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance of electrical and electronic components of manufacturing equipment and of facility systems up to 480 volts.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems including faulty electrical and electronic components such as relays, sensors, switches, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machine controls.
• Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in plant.
• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
• Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Bends conduit and pulls wire.
• Operates Scissors and Fork-Lifts.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries and metals.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED