Maintenance Tech I

The Opportunity

We are seeking applicants for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I position at our extrusion facility located in Silsbee, Texas. Duties require maintaining assets including lubrication, PM inspections, electrical & mechanical maintenance, hands on learning and support, and maintaining clean organized work areas.

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will perform routine PMs, provide basic mechanical support, and observe all safety guidelines. You will work closely with the maintenance and production teams and play an important role in asset maintenance and reliability.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Execute standard lubrication, filter changes, and routine equipment inspections.
• Shadow higher-level techs and specialists during complex repairs and machine teardowns.
• Strictly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and maintain clean workspace standards.
• Log completed work orders and basic parts usage accurately into the CMMS.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams.
• Improve asset reliability
• Reduce maintenance uptime
• Contribute to reactive and proactive maintenance & continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Must complete Tech I CBT training 1 year from hire or transfer date
• Relevant hands-on maintenance experience
• Ability to meet work schedule for straight days or rotating shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• Three (3) – five (5) years industrial experience
• Electrical and instrumentation skills
• Mechanical experience in drives, pumps, automotive equipment and related operating equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and good communication skills
• SAP experience preferred.