Maintenance Apprentice

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Apprentice. This entry-level, hands-on program trains you in facility operations, preventive maintenance, building systems, and safety practices while you learn to coordinate and support maintenance activities.

You should be self-motivated, have good communication, and a willingness to work a 8- or 10-hour shift schedule with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required; training provided.
• Entry-level role with hands-on training in facility operations.
• Good communication and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and repairs.
• Support maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Operate and read basic equipment and schematics.
• Maintain tool room inventory and documentation.
• Assist with safety and compliance tasks.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

$22-$24/hr

M-F 630a-330p overtime and weekends as needed

Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking a candidate to fill a Facilities Maintenance Apprentice position. This is an hourly position Monday through Friday and some Saturdays with the possibility of overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is recommended, plus a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company. This is entry-level hybrid/developmental position that provides hands‑on training in facility operations, preventive maintenance, building systems, safety practices, and maintenance coordination and administration.

How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Must maintain excellent attendance reliability
• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
• General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to learn and gain the skills needed to focus on safety familiarity with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's, etc…
• Ability to learn and corrugated equipment maintenance or related heavy industrial maintenance
• Ability to learn and and perform electrical, mechanical, and welding work as necessary
• Ability to read and learn and wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints

Maintenance Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Prioritize maintenance work orders
• Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and contractors
• Track completion of maintenance activities
• Communicate equipment downtime and repair status to operations teams

Maintenance Support

• Perform or assist with: Mechanical repairs, Electrical troubleshooting, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems maintenance, Basic PLC and controls support
• Preventative maintenance: Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and operational
• Support emergency breakdown response
• Report issues before they become major problems
• Maintain a catalog of maintenance issues and problem resolutions

Tool Room & Inventory Management

• Maintain tool crib/tool room inventory
• Track tool issuance and returns
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels
• Order maintenance supplies and replacement parts
• Manage vendor relationships, purchase order requests, and deliveries
• Ensure that critical spare parts are available!!

Administrative Functions

• Generate maintenance reports and KPIs
• Track labor hours and work order status
• Support safety and compliance documentation

What you need to succeed:

• HS diploma or GED required, and skilled training is a plus
• 8 or 10-hour shifts
• Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Good communication skills, including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff
  Industrial manufacturing experience, are preferred
• Must be flexible on shift

What we offer

• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
  • Benefits include:
  • Medical w/ HSA
  • Dental Vision
  • Mental Health
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid vacation time & holidays
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.