Maintenance Technician

Description & Requirements 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.

The Opportunity Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining all industrial processing equipment, production machinery and facilities. Provide support for rolling stock equipment. Maintains a safe and clean work environment for all employees and customers complying with organizational and OSHA safety standards, procedures and regulations.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Compliance with Smurfit Westrock safety rules.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to company PM system and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, conveyors, electrical systems (if qualified), pneumatic tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics.
• Repair and maintain rolling stock and facilities.
• Safely operate rolling stock, power tools and hand tools.
• Attend daily shift meeting to prioritize and daily tasks and minimize down time.
• Actively participate in plant safety program and Safety Committee.
• Maintain a safe a clean work area at all times.
• Perform other job duties as needed.
• Full time position (40 hours per week) subject to longer hours based upon plant need including weekend work as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or G.E.D is strongly preferred.
• Industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience required.
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialty tools.
• Advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics.
• Basic understanding of electrical system.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Team player and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Alert, focused and detail oriented.
• Must be able to perform and train with hot work such as welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding.
• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures and equipment manuals.
• Must have the ability to operate various pieces of mobile equipment.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.