Electrician

Journeyman Electrician, Calgary Alberta What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock is a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Have you ever ordered pizza that arrived hot and fresh at your doorstep, or an item online that you were excited to receive and open? If so, there is a good chance that the corrugated box it came in was made in one of our Smurfit Westrock facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding career at a company that provides room for growth, has safety and sustainability built into its DNA, and values diversity and inclusion, then you have come to the right place.

Career Opportunity

A Journeyman Electrician is needed to work as part of the maintenance team consisting of Engineers, Millwrights and Electricians in our safe and clean manufacturing facility. To be considered for this position, you must be able to work, as part of a team, 8 hours per day with a weekly rotating shift; midnights 11:00 pm – 7:00 am, afternoons 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, and days 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. You must also be able to tolerate warm temperatures in the summer months. This position is responsible for the preventative, predictive and troubleshooting maintenance of production equipment. Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical work is necessary.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical, and a clear drug test.

Why work with Smurfit Westrock

• Starting wage $48.13/hour
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($0.90 and $1.35/hr respectively)
• Benefits upon hire
• RRSP after six months of employment
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety and follows best disinfecting and social distancing practices
• Training opportunities to work on different machines.
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot problems on plant equipment and facilitate and determine maintenance requirements. Ability to go to the root cause of problems. Perform proper follow-up on repairs to implement long-term solutions.
• Responds to breakdowns on plant equipment and in the building. Ability to determine the need for temporary solutions or permanent solutions based on time constraints given by production.
• Maintains preventative maintenance programs and ensures regular checks and lubrication on all equipment.
• Assists with the installation of plant equipment and occasionally assists in fabrication.
• Possesses awareness of what fits are required for various services, including antifriction bearings, and is able to make these fits.
• Handles heavy equipment safely.
• Any mechanical-related repairs assigned by the Reliability Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Coordinator.

What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:

• High school diploma
• Journeyman Electrician
• Technical knowledge
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude/initiative
• Able to work shifts.

As a global company, you will find our boxes worldwide! Next time you get a box, turn it around and see if you can find the Smurfit Westrock stamp!