Industrial Mechanical Technician – PLC/DCS & Maintenance

Smurfit Westrock plc; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. You will work with mentors to perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance, supported by preventive and predictive programs.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance, multi-skilled background, welding experience, and ability to work weekends/holidays in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent training.
• 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical).
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication.
• Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
• Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

DCS

PLC

Blueprints & schematics

Safety & environmental compliance

Documentation & change control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. You will work with mentors to perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance, supported by preventive and predictive programs.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance, multi-skilled background, welding experience, and ability to work weekends/holidays in varying conditions.