Maintenance Tech I

Smurfit Westrock; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for our extrusion facility in Silsbee, Texas. You will perform routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and basic mechanical support while learning from senior technicians and adhering to safety standards.

You will log work orders, assist with asset reliability, and coordinate with maintenance and production teams to keep equipment running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Must complete Tech I CBT training within 1 year from hire or transfer date.
• Hands-on maintenance experience.
• Ability to meet straight days or rotating shift schedule.
• Associate degree preferred; 3–5 years industrial experience preferred.
• Electrical and instrumentation skills; mechanical experience with drives and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine PMs, lubrication, inspections and basic maintenance.
• Shadow higher-level technicians during complex repairs and teardowns.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout safety protocols and keep a clean workspace.
• Log work orders and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve asset reliability.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

CP/MMS software

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking applicants for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I position at our extrusion facility located in Silsbee, Texas. Duties require maintaining assets including lubrication, PM inspections, electrical & mechanical maintenance, hands on learning and support, and maintaining clean organized work areas.

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will perform routine PMs, provide basic mechanical support, and observe all safety guidelines. You will work closely with the maintenance and production teams and play an important role in asset maintenance and reliability.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute standard lubrication, filter changes, and routine equipment inspections.
• Shadow higher-level techs and specialists during complex repairs and machine teardowns.
• Strictly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and maintain clean workspace standards.
• Log completed work orders and basic parts usage accurately into the CMMS.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams.
• Improve asset reliability
• Reduce maintenance uptime
• Contribute to reactive and proactive maintenance & continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect

Required Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• Must complete Tech I CBT training 1 year from hire or transfer date
• Relevant hands-on maintenance experience
• Ability to meet work schedule for straight days or rotating shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• Three (3) - five (5) years industrial experience
• Electrical and instrumentation skills
• Mechanical experience in drives, pumps, automotive equipment and related operating equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and good communication skills
• SAP experience preferred.

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.