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Smurfit Westrock•Bedford Park, IL

5d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician at its Bedford Park, Illinois location. The technician performs routine and extensive preventive maintenance and repair on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant’s main power supply. A strong electrical background is required. The role is listed for second or third shift. The position includes skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, repairs to buildings and equipment, electrical installation and repair, preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment, and calibration and repair of pneumatic and other production systems. The technician also completes maintenance checklists and records, uses maintenance work-order and inventory systems, and communicates with employees, management, and outside vendors while troubleshooting. The posting offers an hourly range of $31.59–$48.41, based on knowledge and experience, and quarterly bonus payouts. Benefits listed include tuition reimbursement, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), and paid vacation immediately upon hire. The employer also describes comprehensive training and learning and development opportunities.

Requirements

Strong electrical background.
Strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and ability to apply them on the job.
Strong basic computer skills for using maintenance work-order and inventory systems.
Good communication skills for working with employees, management, and outside vendors.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLCs, print reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, and troubleshooting.
Boiler license; if not already acquired, the employee will be expected to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including basic trade work.
Perform minor and major repairs to buildings and equipment.
Install and repair electrical wiring, equipment, control circuits, and new electrical services; replace or repair wiring and faulty electrical equipment, including computer cable.
Apply NFPA 70E standards in work situations.
Maintain and repair hand and power tools, keeping them safe and in efficient working order.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including inspecting belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, greasing bearings and seals, and repairing or replacing broken parts.
Operate computer systems that control and monitor mechanical equipment and utility systems, as needed.
Calibrate and repair pneumatic and other mechanical systems on production equipment to support optimum process performance.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly building-equipment maintenance checklists and maintain scheduled maintenance records.
Use the maintenance work-order and inventory system.
Communicate with employees, management, and outside vendors while troubleshooting and sharing necessary information.
Perform other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.