Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in the United States. You will maintain and improve preprint production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and support presses, laminators, and related machinery.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong reading of schematics, and CMMS proficiency. Expect hands-on work, safety focus, and collaboration with Operations and Quality teams to maximize

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work-order systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on preprint production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Support flexographic printing presses, unwind/rewind systems, laminators, slitters, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform alignment, bearing replacement, gearbox repair, conveyor maintenance, and drive system adjustments.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Complete work orders, PM documentation, and maintenance records accurately.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLCs & automation

Conveyors

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Welding equipment

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

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.

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving preprint manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This position supports printing presses, laminators, rewinders, slitters, ink systems, conveyors, and facility equipment while minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity goals. The technician works closely with Operations, Production, and Quality teams to maximize equipment reliability and performance

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on preprint production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Support flexographic printing presses, unwind/rewind systems, laminators, slitters, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform alignment, bearing replacement, gearbox repair, conveyor maintenance, and drive system adjustments.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Complete work orders, PM documentation, and maintenance records accurately.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in:
• Industrial electrical systems
• Motors and motor controls
• PLCs and automation
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Mechanical power transmission
• Conveyor systems
• Printing press equipment
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work-order systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a preprint, corrugated, converting, packaging, or printing environment.
• Experience working on:
• Flexographic presses
• Ink delivery systems
• Web handling equipment
• Slitters and rewinders
• Servo drives and VFDs
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.
• PLC diagnostics (Allen-Bradley preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins when necessary.

Key Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Reliability-Focused Maintenance
• Root Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement
• Teamwork and Communication
• Sense of Urgency

What We Offer

• 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.