Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve preprint production equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality operations. You will support printing presses, laminators, unwind/rewind systems, and related conveyors while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial maintenance, ability to read schematics, and experience with PLCs, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Able to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS/workorder systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on preprint production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Support presses, unwind/rewind systems, laminators, slitters, and conveyors.
• Diagnose root causes of downtime and implement corrective actions.
• Follow LOTO, machine guarding, and plant safety procedures.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Electrical systems

Pneumatics & hydraulics

PLC(s) and automation

Motors & motor controls

Welding/fabrication

CMMS

Industrial safety (LOTO)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC diagnostics

Job description

Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshootin g, 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 Essential Duties and Responsibiliti es

• * 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• * High School Diploma or GED required.
• * 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• * Strong troubleshootin g 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-orde r 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 troubleshootin g 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 Troubleshootin g
• * Reliability-Fo cused Maintenance
• * Root Cause Analysis
• * Continuous Improvement
• * Teamwork and Communication
• * Sense of Urgency

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