Industrial Maintenance Technician - Mechanical & Electrical

Smurfit Westrock; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri seeks a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain production machines and facilities equipment. You will follow safety rules and procedures to minimize downtime and support efficient operation.

The role requires advanced mechanical and technical skills, ability to read prints, and readiness to work across plant teams with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; certifications such as Arc Flash, forklift, or

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to work with all areas of the plant and understand the manufacturing process.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent emergency calls and work orders.
• Inspect and repair complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Repair piping systems; fabricate, weld; follow prints.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test adjustments.
• Use hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Follow safety, SQF, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with other plant teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Written Verbal Communications

Windows OS

Electrical

Mechanical

Machining

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Welding

Leadership

Arc Flash

Machine Maintenance

Pallet Jack Certification

Fork Lift Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri seeks a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain production machines and facilities equipment. You will follow safety rules and procedures to minimize downtime and support efficient operation.

The role requires advanced mechanical and technical skills, ability to read prints, and readiness to work across plant teams with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; certifications such as Arc Flash, forklift, or