Industrial Maintenance Technician

WestRock Company; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Wakefield. The role involves ensuring the reliability of production machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting complex systems. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant experience, with competitive pay and attractive benefits including potential overtime and training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Electrical experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair various systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical skills

Technology/computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Boiler controls

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Description & Requirements

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.

General Information

Job ID

ATR47381

Posting Job Title

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Locations

MA Wakefield

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

02-Jun-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

NEW RATES FOR INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS!!

Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Shift: 2nd and 3rd shift

Overtime: Must be available for overtime, must be available for weekends

Compensation: $36-$45 based on experience

We need the best maintenance team in the business to help us keep our paper and packaging machines in top notch condition. If you have industrial experience or want to move over to industrial work, we want to speak with you.

(NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

As a Member Of Our Maintenance Team You Will

• Keep yourself, our team and the community safe when you adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in our safety program
• Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently so our world class production team can do their job
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems
• Have access to all the training necessary to fully cross-train in other technical areas of maintenance
• Will work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives
  
  

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work weekends & overtime
• Ability to effectively communicate and work on a team
• A love for troubleshooting complicated machinery
• Basic mathematical skills and basic technology/computer skills
• One to three years of experience in Maintenance with the skills to work in an industrial environment
• Electrical experience highly valued as is corrugated packaging experience
• Professional license(s), licensure premiums may apply
  
  

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential Excellent Benefits
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• We will help you obtain your Fireman's license
• 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.
  
  

The starting rate for this position is $35.02/hr-48.92/hr depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process....Less

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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