Industrial Electrician in LaFayette

Job Description

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.

Industrial Electrician

100 Southern Drive, Camillus, NY 13031

$31.02 - $39.30 an hour

1st Shift (6 am - 3 pm). Must be able to work daily and or weekend overtime.

Union Plant

We are searching for a skilled Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical industrial equipment in our corrugated packaging plant in Camillus, NY. The successful candidate will be qualified to troubleshoot and repair both electrical and mechanical components on large scale production machinery, participate in PMs, support continuous improvement initiatives, and adhere to all safety regulations. You will provide resolutions to mechanical and electrical problems on a wide variety of paper and packaging machinery to keep our plant running at peak performance.

• A career with a Fortune 500 company where sustainability, safety and business are drivers and foundational elements of the work.
• Opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the corrugated packaging industry.
• An attractive rate of pay and top tier benefits, reflecting skills, competencies and potential. The rate for this role is up to $39.30 an hour.
• You will work in a collaborative work environment where safety is our priority.

• Focus on maintaining 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 centres, 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 PLCs (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate various sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with the NEC, local codes, and company standards.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout 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.

• 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.
• Valid electrical license or equivalent certification is highly valued; you must have equivalent experience to be considered for the role.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• Excellent safety awareness and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical…