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Job Title


PLC Maintenance Technician


Company : WestRock


Location : Nicholasville, KY


Created : 2025-05-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. The PLC Maintenance Technician is an integral part of the Nicholasville Reliability/Maintenance team.  They will be focused on scheduled repair work for the many different assets across our plant.  This role specialized in PLC/Control repair but will also be required to learn mechanical maintenance as well.    RESPONSIBILTIES  Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner Each person regardless of role or position is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality and GMP This position is responsible for assuming the role and responsibilities of maintaining and/or repairing all Plant equipment to keep them working in a safe and efficient manner  Work with the production and maintenance team to achieve quality products and maintain production on all equipment Install new and upgraded equipment as needed Troubleshoot and repair all equipment to keep production going in a timely manner Assist with inventory to identify parts and new parts to prevent minimum breakdown or machine downtime Perform preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe environment Troubleshoot PLC and Relay Logic  Trouble shoot power supply circuits    EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED equivalent Writing and understanding PLC programming, mainly Allen Bradley Strong troubleshooting skills Proficient in using Multi Fluke Meter/Clamp on Amp Meter Reading EU/US Electrical Prints  Reading a Oscilloscope  Knowledge of using a Mega testing tool  Must be a multi-task oriented Have strong communication skills between departments Ability to work with cross functional teams    Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.