Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLCs, HVAC & More

Smurfit Westrock plc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance across our Greensboro facility. The role includes repairing HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems, plus minor carpentry, painting, and on-site tooling use.

You will troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues and PLCs, and test pumps and alarms to ensure safe, continuous production.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in machine-specific systems and electronics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical component repair.
• Ability to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• Training in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Knowledgeable in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Availability to work on-call as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Repair and maintain facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, humidification).
• Paint and repair building interiors and exteriors; perform masonry, wallboard, and carpentry tasks.
• Use measuring instruments accurately and perform basic handiwork.
• Prepare and operate machine tools to repair parts and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot electric/electronic problems and PLCs.
• Inspect/test fire alarms and pumps; repair mechanical components of bindery equipment and presses.
• Troubleshoot motors, pumps, compressors and plant systems.
• Check new/refurbished parts for proper specs; perform preventative maintenance.
• Modify machines to improve production; build custom parts on demand.
• Work on-call as required; maintain maintenance records.
• Operate in SOP and cGMP environments.

Skills

Electrical component repair

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

Precision measurement

On-call availability

Education

Training or certification in machine-specific systems & electronics

Tools

Rulers

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance across our Greensboro facility. The role includes repairing HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems, plus minor carpentry, painting, and on-site tooling use.

You will troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues and PLCs, and test pumps and alarms to ensure safe, continuous production.