Hiring Event - Maintenance Technician - SIGN UP!

The Opportunity

We are building a new state-of-the-art facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Training will take place at our North Chicago location temporarily and transfers to Pleasant Prairie will take place in 2025.

HIRING EVENT

When: Wednesday, October 30

Time: 9:00am‑12:00pm and 3:00pm‑6:00pm

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton | Pleasant Prairie‑Kenosha

11800 108th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Schedule your interview now and come meet us! We are interviewing for the following positions:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Starting Pay: $28.70/hr., based on your experience and maintenance assessment score.

Train on 1st shift, then move to 2nd or 3rd shift

Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K, and short-term disability coverage.

Primary duties include providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.

What We Offer

Smurfit Westrock offers a career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

What You Need to Succeed

2-3 years in troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level

An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes: motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial/electronic controls, and power transmission systems

A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives

PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude

Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings

Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings

Basic welding skills preferred but not required

Familiar with pumps, both air and electric

Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits

Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches

Familiar with computers and Microsoft software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner

Ability to work flexible hours, overtime

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training and/or Technical School preferred

Schedule your interview today and come meet us!

Become part of the connection

Our name may be new to you, but you see our products every day - from the boxes on your doorstep to your favorite brand's unique packaging. In North America, we are the largest paper recycler, largest display manufacturer, largest pre-print linerboard producer, 2nd largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging and 2nd largest producer of clay-coated recycled paperboard.

Now you can be part of something bigger and apply your skills to make sustainable, fiber-based paper and packaging solutions that matter.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

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