Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA is seeking an entry-level Facilities Maintenance Apprentice. This hourly position offers hands-on training in facility operations, preventive maintenance, building systems, safety practices, and maintenance coordination and administration.

The role emphasizes safety, attendance, and the ability to learn to work with motors, drives, PLCs, wiring schematics, and mechanical/electrical tasks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; skilled training is a plus.
• Willingness to work 8- or 10-hour shifts; shift flexibility.
• Strong safety attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and track status.
• Assist with mechanical repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and basic PLC supports.
• Maintain tool room inventory and manage parts.
• Generate maintenance reports and KPIs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Learning agility

Electrical & welding basics

Electrical/plc knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

PLC basics

Electrical troubleshooting tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

$22-$24/hr

M-F 630a-330p overtime and weekends as needed

Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking a candidate to fill a Facilities Maintenance Apprentice position. This is an hourly position Monday through Friday and some Saturdays with the possibility of overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is recommended, plus a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company. This is entry-level hybrid/developmental position that provides hands‑on training in facility operations, preventive maintenance, building systems, safety practices, and maintenance coordination and administration.

How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Must maintain excellent attendance reliability
• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
• General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to learn and gain the skills needed to focus on safety familiarity with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's, etc…
• Ability to learn corrugated equipment maintenance or related heavy industrial maintenance
• Ability to learn and perform electrical, mechanical, and welding work as necessary
• Ability to read and learn wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints

Maintenance Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Prioritize maintenance work orders
• Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and contractors
• Track completion of maintenance activities
• Communicate equipment downtime and repair status to operations teams

Maintenance Support

• Perform or assist with: Mechanical repairs, Electrical troubleshooting, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems maintenance, Basic PLC and controls support
• Preventative maintenance: Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and operational
• Support emergency breakdown response
• Report issues before they become major problems
• Maintain a catalog of maintenance issues and problem resolutions

Tool Room & Inventory Management

• Maintain tool crib/tool room inventory
• Track tool issuance and returns
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels
• Order maintenance supplies and replacement parts
• Manage vendor relationships, purchase order requests, and deliveries
• Ensure that critical spare parts are available!!

Administrative Functions

• Generate maintenance reports and KPIs
• Track labor hours and work order status
• Support safety and compliance documentation

What you need to succeed:

• HS diploma or GED required, and skilled training is a plus
• 8 or 10-hour shifts
• Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Good communication skills, including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff
  Industrial manufacturing experience, are preferred
• Must be flexible on shift

What we offer

• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
  • Benefits include:
  • Medical w/ HSA
  • Dental Vision
  • Mental Health
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid vacation time & holidays
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• 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.