Maintenance Technician - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Maintenance Technician - Milwaukee, WI (Quarterly Bonus Pay-outs!)

Full benefit eligibility Day 1: Medical/Dental/Vison/401k/Paid Vacation

$34.32 - $44.39/hr. based on knowledge and experience

2 nd and/or 3 rd Shift

The opportunity:

Smurfit WestRock Milwaukee is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant's main power supply system. Strong electrical background a must!!!

How you will impact WestRock:

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.


• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as required.


• Installs/repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and control circuits; new electrical services; replaces and repairs wiring, and faulty electrical equipment as needed (including computer cable).


• Must have a strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.


• 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 as required.


• 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.


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


• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.


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


• Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.


• Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others.

What you need to succeed:

• Desired Experience: PLC, Print Reading, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting Skills


• Boiler License a plus; will be expected to obtain if not already acquired

What we offer:

• C orporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence


• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities


• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential including


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

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.