Industrial Maintenance Technician — Paperboard Systems

Smurfit-Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mebane, NC is seeking a maintenance professional to support the execution, planning and scheduling of work orders to maintain the facility and production equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, asset reliability and collaboration with maintenance leaders, technicians and operators to keep downtime low and productivity high.

Candidates may present a 2-year technical degree with related experience or 3 years in an industrial setting; drug screening applies after conditional offer.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ industry experience in facilities or large equipment.
• 2-year technical degree and 1 year industry experience.
• Leadership and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Support - Support the execution of corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance work orders as planned.
• Planning and Scheduling – Provide repair time estimates to aid in planning of preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Process Improvement – Participate in asset reliability programs to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Human Resource Development – Support training materials for asset reliability initiatives and maintenance-related activities.
• Quality and Customer Satisfaction – Ensure timely and correct completion of work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

PLCs

HVAC

Air compressors

Hydraulic systems

Paperboard converting systems

Leadership communication

Education

2-year technical degree

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Mebane, NC is seeking a maintenance professional to support the execution, planning and scheduling of work orders to maintain the facility and production equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, asset reliability and collaboration with maintenance leaders, technicians and operators to keep downtime low and productivity high.

Candidates may present a 2-year technical degree with related experience or 3 years in an industrial setting; drug screening applies after conditional offer.