Industrial Electrician

Description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical industrial equipment in their corrugated packaging plant in Camillus, NY.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, preferably in a manufacturing environment (corrugated, paper, or heavy industry experience is a significant plus).
• Proven experience working with 480V three-phase systems and various control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
• Expert knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and programming PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Valid Electrical license or the equivalent certification is highly valued.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• Excellent safety awareness and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle emergency repairs under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, which may include exposure to heat, dust, and chemicals.
• The role is primarily off shift; however, the successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as required to support operations.

What You Will Impact

• Maintain equipment in working order through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical failures in a fast-paced environment.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, including motors, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, switches, and wiring.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults in complex machinery such as corrugators, printing presses, die cutters, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Install, maintain, and calibrate various sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and company standards.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other plant safety policies.
• Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment and control systems.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work performed, parts used, and system documentation.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new production equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technicians to resolve complex operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis of failures to implement corrective actions and improve machine reliability.
• Provide support for mechanical maintenance tasks as needed to ensure production uptime including predictive and preventative maintenance.