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The Field Service Technician position provides technical assistance to customers in the installation and maintenance of Smurfit WestRock packaging machinery for Pacific Northwest. This assistance includes machine audits, planned maintenance and other customer requested technical services, including troubleshooting and resolution. Provides independent support to the customer. Is capable of information gathering and is able to bring the knowledge from the field back to Smurfit WestRock Service Management, Engineering and Sales. Assists and potentially leads in the development and training of lesser experienced Smurfit WestRock service technicians.
The Ideal candidate would live in the Portland, OR or Seattle, WA area:
The salary range for this position is $56,625 $94,375 annually, 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, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 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] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 4/30/26
How you will impact WestRock:
Provides on-site customer services including installations, preventative maintenance, audits, and troubleshooting.
Provides accurate and timely service, audit, installation and expense reports.
Provides input/feedback for continuous improvements and changes.
Provides installation and commissioning support for new machines in customer's facilities.
General Functions, Skills, and Responsibilities
Installation and servicing of Smurfit WestRock Packaging Machinery
Lead others in the installation and servicing of Smurfit WestRock Packaging Machinery
Support of equipment both mechanically and electrically
Troubleshooting of equipment both mechanically and electrically
Trouble resolution of both mechanical and electrical issues across multiple machinery platforms
Sell services and parts based on audits
Training of lesser experienced technicians in auditing of machinery
Support machinery production in Atlanta as needed
Possibility of supporting machinery production in Chateauroux, France, Canada, Mexico, or South America as needed
Schedules are often dictated by customer requirements
Report to regional service manager daily
Conduct an exit interview with customer prior to leaving the job
Communicates directly with appropriate persons for issue resolution, i.e. account manager, customer, regional service manager, engineering, etc
Complete expense reports at the conclusion of each job
Follow Smurfit WestRock and customer work/safety rules while in customers facility
Maintain working relationship with fellow employees and customers
Training of operators and mechanics in safe operation, changeovers, and PM procedures.
Training of Smurfit WestRock technicians in safe operation, changeovers, and PM procedures.
Complete FAT/PDI (acceptance testing) of machines as needed
Organize, lead, and operational completion of significant machinery events, i.e. overhaul or Slipstream E1
In depth knowledge of detailed functions and setup of multiple machinery platforms
What you need to succeed:
Technical degree is a plus, but not required
Previous field service work is required
Good personality for customer relations
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated
Strong mechanical abilities
PC skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, search and navigation the internet, Google apps
Ability to follow and comprehend basic programming structures, i.e. ladder logic
Rockwell 5000 programming
Writes accurate and concise service and expense reports
Writes procedure and training documents
Executes training programs based on developed documentation and individual needs
70% Travel 30% in shop Washington- world-wide travel with nonstandard workweeks hours including weekends, holidays and night shifts
Passport is required or ability to obtain
Ability to travel to within the USA and to Mexico, Canada, and Europe is expected
Ability to learn new technologies.
Be a team player.
Willing to follow strict safety guidelines.
Understanding of and ability to follow electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics
Physical Requirement
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required.
Stand on your feet for 10+ hour
Sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Ladders or heights when needed
Work off shifts (2nd shift, 3rd shift)
Work unsupervised
Sit on airplanes for extended periods of time (10 + hours)
Be able to work 12-hour shifts.
Stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Use standard business equipment, such as computers, calculators, copying and fax machines.
Work around electricity and in small spaces.
Performance Measurements
Accomplishing Smurfit WestRock and service objectives
Expense management
Effectiveness with computer skills
Quality of work
Customer satisfaction
Working with colleagues and customers
Timeliness and accuracy of service paperwork, i.e. audits, service reports, expense reports
Effective direction of others while at a customer location or on a project
Training Requirements
Safety training includes:
General Safety, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, reporting, and resolution; personal protective equipment; Lock-out Tag-out; Pallet Jack and Forklift Safety; Hearing Conservation, Emergency Action Plan, Disaster Recovery, Plant Safety Rules, Safe Lifting, Hot Work, Respirator Safety, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, other programs as required.
Job related training includes:
Maintenance standard operating procedures, quality procedures, customer specifications.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
Moving equipment.
Heat, and fumes.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Personal Protective Equipment Used on the Job
What we offer
Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
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
Benefits include:
Medical w/ HSA
Dental Vision
Mental Health
401(k) with 5% company match
Paid vacation time & holidays
Life Insurance & AD&D
Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement.
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.
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.