Industrial Electrician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFitness Trail, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01740, United States
About the Company
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.
About the Role
As an Industrial Electrician at our Devens corrugated packaging plant, you will serve as a critical partner in keeping our equipment running to OEM standards. This role is designed to ensure maximum uptime and help the facility safely meet its production goals in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
You will collaborate closely with maintenance leadership, operators, vendors, and the corporate reliability team. Your day-to-day involves leveraging your expertise to troubleshoot electrical and automation controls, perform predictive and preventive maintenance, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement. As a senior team member, you will also provide leadership and training to one or two other automation technicians, fostering a culture of mentorship and technical excellence.
Hiring Process
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer but before starting employment. Interested applicants may apply online; the application window is expected to close by March 10, 2026. For specific details regarding the hiring timeline or location-based salary ranges, please contact a recruiter during the process.
Our Culture
We operate a non-union facility dedicated to safety and operational excellence. We value strong communication skills and effective team-building, encouraging a collaborative environment where employees are willing to help train their teammates and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fitness Trail, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01740, United States
Bolton, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform emergency breakdown maintenance to support plant operations and ensure maximum uptime
- check_circleProvide leadership and training to one or two other automation technicians
- check_circleOperate forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment as required by job priorities
- check_circleReview plant metrics and equipment data to identify areas for continuous improvement and lead implementation of solutions
- check_circleProvide electrical and automation controls troubleshooting, support, and maintenance for the corrugated packaging facility
- check_circleConduct preventive maintenance activities including lubricating, measuring wear, and repositioning components
Requirements
- verifiedEE Degree or equivalent work experience and/or training
- verifiedThree or more years' experience with large industrial equipment troubleshooting automation/robotics
- verifiedStrong understanding of PLC, VFD, HMI/OIT software
- verifiedExperience with electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, Robotics, and Controls networks
- verifiedStrong CMMS Knowledge
- verifiedExperience in corrugated packaging or similar high volume manufacturing environment
- verifiedDrug screening required after conditional job offer
Nice to Have
Experience in corrugated packaging or similar high volume, no redundancy manufacturing environment.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleShort-term bonus incentivecheck_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleFlexible spending accounts or health savings accountscheck_circleRetirement savings plansLife and disability insurance programs
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Frequently asked questions about Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company
What does a Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company will perform emergency breakdown maintenance to support plant operations and ensure maximum uptime; provide leadership and training to one or two other automation technicians; operate forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment as required by job priorities; and review plant metrics and equipment data to identify areas for continuous improvement and lead implementation of solutions.
What are the requirements for this Industrial Electrician role?expand_more
WestRock Company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: EE Degree or equivalent work experience and/or training; Three or more years' experience with large industrial equipment troubleshooting automation/robotics; Strong understanding of PLC, VFD, HMI/OIT software; Experience with electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, Robotics, and Controls networks; Strong CMMS Knowledge; and Experience in corrugated packaging or similar high volume manufacturing environment.
Where is the Industrial Electrician role at WestRock Company located?expand_more
Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company is based in Fitness Trail, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01740, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Industrial Electrician job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
WestRock Company has listed this Industrial Electrician role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Industrial Electrician role?expand_more
Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Industrial Electrician role at WestRock Company?expand_more
Key skills for Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company include PLC; VFD; Hmi; Oit; Robotics; Controls Networks; Precision Maintenance; and CMMS.
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Industrial Electrician at WestRock Company is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.