Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve preprint manufacturing equipment in our Georgia facility. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and uptime across presses, laminators, unwind/rewind systems, and conveyors.

The candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and document work orders and PM activities. A strong mechanical and electrical background with CMMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, motors, PLCs, and automation.
• Reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals is essential.
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in an industrial setting is 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 troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Reading schematics/blueprints

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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
• 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
• Slitters and rewinders
• Servo drives and VFDs
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.

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.
• Safety Leadership
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Reliability-Focused Maintenance
• Teamwork and Communication
• Sense of Urgency

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.