Maintenance Technician - Facilities Focus

Smurfit-Westrock; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Devens, MA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician focused on facilities. You will maintain electrical and mechanical systems, build infrastructure, and support operations with reliability and safety.

Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, read manuals and schematics, operate CMMS, and be willing to work weekends/off-shifts. MA Fireman license desirable; company supports licensing.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience maintaining large industrial equipment.
• Experience in packaging/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics.
• Licensed or willing to obtain Massachusetts Fireman’s License with company support.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain plant infrastructure, including building systems and grounds.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs.
• Train less experienced team members and share knowledge.
• Ensure 5S and safe work practices in all tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Facilities Maintenance

Reading Schematics/Manuals

CMMS

5S / CI

Forklift Operation

Teamwork & Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Massachusetts Fireman’s License desirable

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Facilities Focus

Locations

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

21-Jul-2026

Relocation Support

No

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.

Industrial Maintenance Technicien – Facilities Focus (MCT2 + Facilities)

The Opportunity

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our corrugated packaging facility, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. Leveraging your maintenance expertise, you will collaborate with maintenance leadership, production operators, vendors, and the corporate reliability team to ensure our building, grounds, and manufacturing assets remain in optimal condition and support the achievement of our production goals.

Devens is a non-union facility. Maintenance team members must be flexible and available to work weekends and off-shifts as needed to support plant operations.

How You Will Help Us

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in a fast-paced corrugated packaging manufacturing environment.
• Maintain plant infrastructure, including building systems, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and support production needs.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication, wear measurements, component alignment and repositioning, and equipment inspections.
• Monitor equipment operation by observing performance, vibration, temperature, and noise levels to identify and address potential issues.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Share technical knowledge and help train less experienced maintenance team members.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S principles.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong facilities maintenance experience, including building systems and industrial infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, and schematics.
• Thorough understanding and practical application of precision maintenance principles.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance work-order systems.
• Working knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability and willingness to operate forklifts, hoists, and other material handling or lifting equipment as required.
• Commitment to performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks and supporting plant needs as priorities change.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Education & Experience

• Five or more years of experience maintaining and repairing large industrial manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Proven experience in industrial manufacturing, packaging, converting, paper, corrugated, or similar production environments preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A valid Massachusetts Fireman’s License is highly desirable. Candidates without a license must be willing to obtain a Massachusetts Second-Class Fireman’s License, with company support and sponsorship.

The starting rate is $30 - $40 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include

• short-term bonus incentive
• health
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 10 days of paid vacation
• 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change

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.

The application window is expected to close by 7/15/2026.