Maintenance Technician - NIGHT SHIFT

Smurfit Westrock • Richmond, VA

3d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its corrugated packaging plant in Richmond, Virginia. The technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical industrial equipment, helping keep production machinery operating reliably. The role includes preventive and predictive maintenance, support for continuous improvement, and adherence to plant safety regulations.

This is a primary off-shift role with a stated schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts, weekends, and on-call as required to support operations. The position requires working in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment that may include heat, dust, and chemicals, as well as regularly standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems and various control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, and megohmmeters.
• Expert knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and programming aptitude with PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Equivalent experience is required for consideration; a valid electrical license or equivalent certification is highly valued.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• Excellent safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle emergency repairs under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in corrugated packaging, paper, or heavy industry.
• A valid electrical license or equivalent certification.
• A college degree or technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage safety-conscious practices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, including motors, motor control centers, transformers, switches, and wiring.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults in production machinery, including corrugators, printing presses, die cutters, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Install, maintain, and calibrate sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure electrical installations and repairs comply with the National Electrical Code, local codes, and company standards.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other plant safety policies.
• Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment and control systems.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work, parts used, and system documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new production equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technicians to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve machine reliability.
• Support mechanical maintenance, predictive maintenance, and preventative maintenance as needed to maintain production uptime.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive may be available.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local law.
• Five days of paid vacation, prorated in year one.
• Ten days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.
• Opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the corrugated packaging industry.

What This Job Offers

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