Facilities Maintenance Technician - Hands-On Plant Support

Smurfit Westrock; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to handle routine maintenance on equipment, buildings, and grounds within the Lakeland facility. Responsibilities include identifying defects, maintaining a clean work area, and complying with safety regulations to support manufacturing operations.

Applicants should have a high school or technical education with 3 years of factory maintenance experience, forklift certification, and safety training.

Qualifications

• Must have completed high school or technical training with at least 3 years of factory maintenance experience.
• Forklift license and basic safety training (lockout/tagout, HAZMAT) are required.
• Prior manufacturing facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, building and grounds as directed by the department manager.
• Detects and reports defective materials or conditions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and complies with safety regulations.
• Performs prescribed preventive maintenance on machinery and facility grounds.
• Present a professional tone to customers and vendors at all times.
• Timely and accurate reporting for all required department documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping per Golden Broom Program.
• Participate in on-site or off-site training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical (assist electrician)

Machine repair

Painting

Janitorial

Reading drawings

Time management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school or technical school; 3 years factory experience

Forklift license

Safety training (LOTO, HAZMAT, etc.)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to handle routine maintenance on equipment, buildings, and grounds within the Lakeland facility. Responsibilities include identifying defects, maintaining a clean work area, and complying with safety regulations to support manufacturing operations.

Applicants should have a high school or technical education with 3 years of factory maintenance experience, forklift certification, and safety training.