Electrical Technician

Job overview

The Electrical Technician role is onsite in Dayton, New Jersey. The starting rate is $44.51 per hour. The technician supports machinery maintenance at Smurfit Westrock, a global packaging company. The role helps maintain safe and productive manufacturing operations by installing, servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems on operating machines. Rapid response to equipment issues supports continuity of production.

What you'll do

• Provide electrical support, preventive maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting, and resolution for operating machines
• troubleshoot industrial electrical controls and PLCs
• work with motors, drives, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• read electrical and mechanical drawings
• install and set up AC and DC drives
• support machine productivity and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical technician

industrial electrical

preventive maintenance

plc troubleshooting

machine repair

dayton nj

smurfit westrock

full-time

flexible hours

overtime

$44.51/hr

electrical controls

hydraulics

pneumatics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term disability, training and development opportunities, and possible site-specific overtime, wellness, and recognition offerings.

Why this role

The posting lists a starting rate of $44.51 per hour and notes flexible hours and overtime may be required.

About the employer

Smurfit Westrock is hiring for this role. Industry: Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing. Sector: 32.