Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Machinery

Smurfit Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment. You will repair and service mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, calibrate tools, and perform preventive maintenance in a safety‑driven, cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and motors, maintaining records, and working on-call as needed. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in machine-specific systems and electronics.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical component repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers).
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors and safety practices.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Availability to work on‑call as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Independent work and good judgment.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment (printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Repair facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, humidification).
• Paint and repair building interiors/exteriors including masonry and woodwork.
• Use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Perform basic handyman tasks and maintain forklift batteries.
• Prepare and operate machine tools to repair parts/fixtures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electric/electronic issues, and plant motors.
• Inspect and test fire alarms and pumps; maintain safe SOP/cGMP practices.
• Build custom parts on demand and maintain maintenance records.
• On-call and overtime as required.

Skills

Machine-specific systems certification

Electrical component repair

Precision measuring tools

AC/DC motors

Electrical and mechanical safety

Basic computer proficiency

Hand tools and small power tools

Blueprints & schematics reading

On-call readiness

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Overtime willingness

Independent work & judgment

Accommodations compliance

Education

Machine-specific systems and electronics certification

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment. You will repair and service mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, calibrate tools, and perform preventive maintenance in a safety‑driven, cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and motors, maintaining records, and working on-call as needed. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.