Maintenance Technician

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.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at our folding carton plant in Claremont, NC. The main function of the Maintenance Tech is to manage the electrical and mechanical maintenance of our manufacturing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role and responsibilities of all Claremont Plant equipment working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical breakdowns as well as pneumatic, hydraulic, and general building maintenance.
• Install new and upgrade 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.
• Maintain records utilizing the computer of all work completed, time spent, and materials used.

Requirements

• 2+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Safe work history and perform safe work habits.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and a team-oriented employee.
• Knowledge of general machine shop equipment (welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, air compressors, fire protection, and automation).
• Both Mechanical and Electrical experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Solid work attendance record.
• Able to comprehend technical documents.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Schedule

3 12-hour shifts with rotation being 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights.

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