Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: 975 N Freedom St, Ravenna, OH 44266

Pay: $38.38 an hour

Union Plant. Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Training will take place during day time hours.

Overtime: Must be flexible to work Saturday overtime

REQUIRED SKILLSET:

Strong Electrical Background (Minimum 5-7 years in a manufacturing environment):

• Competent with European and US electrical schematics

• DC & AC motor/drive troubleshooting

• PLC troubleshooting / programming

• Experienced with Servo Motor Controls (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise in a manufacturing setting (5-7 years required)

Responsibilities:

• Performs minor and major repair of all equipment.

• Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.

• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.

• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager or another member of the leadership team.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.

• Must be a "team player", able to work with others safely and productively. Safety is a prerequisite at this facility and must be considered first in all activities. You must have an ability and understanding of our work analysis Pre-Task Form which must be completed prior to completion of all work.

BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE:

The purpose of this position is to maintain operational equipment within OEM standards and where repairs are required, to bring the equipment back to within those standards. This is a "continuous run" environment that requires flexibility in work hours, shifts, and responsibilities adapting to Smurfit Westrock needs as required and within the confines of the CBA.

The scope of the position is limited to the immediate building and grounds of the Ravenna plant, its equipment, and all operations including the roof and unattached storage shed, and any/all other locations directed by Smurfit Westrock Management.

The starting rate is $38.38 an hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation, and 7 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] and the application window is expected to close by 4/10/2026.

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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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