Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Greensboro, North Carolina seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment. You will repair and service manufacturing equipment, test fire alarms and pumps, and maintain essential plant systems with strict adherence to SOP and cGMP standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, reading blueprints, and ability to work overtime if needed.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in machine‑specific systems and electronics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical component repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment (printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Maintains facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, humidification).
• Performs preventative maintenance and builds custom parts on demand.
• Troubleshoots PLCs, motors, pumps, compressors and other plant systems.
• Works on-call as required and maintains accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical repair

Blueprints & schematics

Precision measuring tools

AC/DC motors

Electrical safety

Basic computer skills

Hand tools safety

Troubleshooting

On-call availability

Education

Machine-specific systems & electronics training

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.
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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