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Job Title: Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Tech V
Location: Humboldt
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment within a corrugated box manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of machinery, production lines, and plant infrastructure by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, control systems, and related components for production machinery and plant equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems in machinery such as corrugators, printers, die cutters, and conveyor systems.
Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure optimal equipment performance.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and company policies.
Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Qualifications:
Technical certification or associate degree in Electrical Technology.
Minimum 3 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation.
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
Familiarity with safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
Comfortable working in a noisy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Schedule:
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.
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.