Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment. You will repair and service mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, calibrate tools, and perform preventive maintenance in a safety‑driven, cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and motors, maintaining records, and working on-call as needed. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in machine-specific systems and electronics.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical component repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers).
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors and safety practices.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Availability to work on‑call as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Independent work and good judgment.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment (printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Repair facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, humidification).
• Paint and repair building interiors/exteriors including masonry and woodwork.
• Use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Perform basic handyman tasks and maintain forklift batteries.
• Prepare and operate machine tools to repair parts/fixtures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electric/electronic issues, and plant motors.
• Inspect and test fire alarms and pumps; maintain safe SOP/cGMP practices.
• Build custom parts on demand and maintain maintenance records.
• On-call and overtime as required.

Skills

Machine-specific systems certification

Electrical component repair

Precision measuring tools

AC/DC motors

Electrical and mechanical safety

Basic computer proficiency

Hand tools and small power tools

Blueprints & schematics reading

On-call readiness

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Overtime willingness

Independent work & judgment

Accommodations compliance

Education

Machine-specific systems and electronics certification

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.

Relocation assistance may be provided

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment (i.e. printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Repairs and maintains facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification).
• Paints and performs minor repairs of building interior and exterior including masonry, wallboard, ceiling tiles, woodwork, etc.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains, hanging pictures and bulletin boards, and maintaining proper forklift batteries.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as grinders, and drill presses to repair machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Troubleshoots electric and electronic problems.
• Performs inspections of and tests fire alarms and pumps.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical components including bindery equipment (folder roller changes, transport belts, bearings, drive motors) and presses.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLC’s.
• Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in the plant.
• Checks new and refurbished parts for the proper specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Performs machine modifications to improve production as needed.
• Works on call as required.
• Builds custom parts on demand.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.Operates scissors.
• Understands and respects responsibilities of working in an SOP and cGMP environment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in machine‑specific systems and electronics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical component repair.
• Ability to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• Training in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Knowledgeable in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.Availability to work on‑call as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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.