Maintenance/Reliability Tech

Smurfit Westrock; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company culture

Sustainability and safety focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Indianapolis is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations by performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance across production equipment and facility systems. You will diagnose issues, complete repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and support plant infrastructure to minimize downtime.

The role includes fabricating parts, operating grinders and drill presses, using calipers and micrometers,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of machining experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical component repair experience.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC motors.
• Proficiency with hand tools, small power tools, and machine tools.
• Ability to read measuring instruments including rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical safety practices.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance on manufacturing equipment to support production reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, compressors, and other plant systems.
• Maintain and repair facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification.
• Execute preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Fabricate custom parts, fixtures, and components to support operational needs.
• Operate machine tools such as grinders and drill presses to repair or manufacture parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality of repairs.
• Inspect and test fire alarms, pumps, and other safety-related systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Operate forklifts, scissors lifts, and other equipment safely as required.
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs and support overtime requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and proactively identify and address workplace hazards.

Skills

Machining experience

Electrical component repair

AC/DC motors knowledge

Hand tools & machine tools

Measuring instruments

Color vision testing

On-call/overtime readiness

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Technical training or electronics maintenance certification

Tools

Grinders

Drill presses

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift operation

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Maintenance Technician at the Indianapolis facility, this role supports safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations by performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance across production equipment and facility systems. This position is responsible for diagnosing issues, completing repairs, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting plant infrastructure to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations. The scope of work includes hands-on troubleshooting, fabrication of parts, inspection and testing of safety-critical systems, and coordination with plant teams to resolve equipment and facility issues. A typical day may include responding to maintenance calls, repairing motors or pumps, servicing HVAC or compressed air systems, documenting work completed, and supporting on-call needs as required.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance on manufacturing equipment to support production reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, compressors, and other plant systems.
• Maintain and repair facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification.
• Execute preventative maintenance activities to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Fabricate custom parts, fixtures, and components to support operational needs.
• Operate machine tools such as grinders and drill presses to repair or manufacture parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including rulers, calipers, and micrometers, to ensure accuracy and quality of repairs.
• Inspect and test fire alarms, pumps, and other safety-related systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Operate forklifts, scissors lifts, and other equipment safely as required.
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs and support overtime requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and proactively identify and address workplace hazards.

What you need to succeed:

• Technical training or certification in machine-specific maintenance and electronics.
• Minimum of 2 years of machining experience and 3 years of electrical component repair experience.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC motors with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools, small power tools, and machine tools such as grinders and drill presses.
• Ability to accurately use measuring instruments including rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical safety practices.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and system use.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissors lifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to pass color vision and color hue testing.
• Willingness and ability to work on-call and work overtime as required.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-noise, industrial environment.

Shift: 2nd

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.