Maintenance Tech

Smurfit Westrock; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our equipment reliable and production goals on track. The role requires strong knowledge of motors, drives, PLCs, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and reading blueprints.

Ideal candidates will have corrugating/manufacturing experience, an associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance or related field, and readiness for 12-hour shifts in a 24/6 environment, including overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with corrugating and manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Machining, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced training or certification in maintenance mechanical/electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize equipment reliability to meet production and quality goals.
• Read and understand wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Ensure compliance with Safety and Quality standards, processes, procedures.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts in a 24/6 environment and overtime/weekends as needed.
• Maintain excellent attendance reliability and strong problem-solving skills.

Skills

Motors & drives familiarity

PLC knowledge

Electrical & mechanical troubleh...

Reading schematics & blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Safety-focused

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S)

Advanced maintenance training/certification

Tools

Hoists & Cranes

Power Tools

Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems knowledge

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.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is part of the team that maintains and optimizes our equipment reliability to ensure production and quality goals are met. Applicants need to possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be considered:

• Must maintain excellent attendance reliability


• Familiarity and experience with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's.


• Corrugated equipment maintenance experience or related heavy industrial maintenance experience


• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical work as necessary


• Technical understanding and skills with a focus on safety


• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints


• Knowledge of preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines


• Understanding of control circuits, hydraulics and pneumatics


• Ability to remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts


• Must be able to work in a 24/6 environment, 12hr shifts


• Willing to work mandatory overtime and weekends, as needed


• Ability to remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts


• Ensure compliance with all Safety and Quality standards, processes, procedures


• Willingness to take initiative, learn new skills and help team members


• General computer skills such as the ability to navigate through program screens


• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills


• Ability to read and understand production specifications


• Awareness of OSHA standards for electrical safety

EDUCATION

• Corrugating and manufacturing experience, a plus


• Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Machining, or a related field preferred


• Demonstrated advanced training or certification in the maintenance mechanical/electrical industry


• Lean manufacturing knowledge, especially 5S

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.