Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Location: 9960 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Shift/Hours: Nights, 10:45pm - 6:45am. Will work 6 days a week with 1 day off a week. The day off could be the same day each week.

Pay: $29.79-$37.23/ hr

Benefits:

• We are dedicated to your professional growth by partnering directly with Cincinnati State to enroll employees in classes, and we compensate you for the time spent attending these classes.
• Tools and steel toe shoes provided.
• $0.95 Shift differential.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

The Opportunity:

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems including PLCs.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
• Work on motors, conveyors, AC/DC, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Will work with steam and boiler controls, and mechanical power drives.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete timely and accurate paperwork.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong Electrical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Troubleshooting in a Production/Manufacturing Environment.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
• Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits.
• Knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work weekends & overtime.
• Basic mathematical skills and basic technology/computer skills.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred.
• Corrugated background is a plus, but not required

What we offer:

• 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.

The starting rate is $29.79-$37.23 per 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. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online and the application window is expected to close by 2/8/2025.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.