Maintenance Technician - Joplin

Smurfit Westrock; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri seeks a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain production machines and facilities equipment. You will follow safety rules and procedures to minimize downtime and support efficient operation.

The role requires advanced mechanical and technical skills, ability to read prints, and readiness to work across plant teams with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; certifications such as Arc Flash, forklift, or

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to work with all areas of the plant and understand the manufacturing process.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent emergency calls and work orders.
• Inspect and repair complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Repair piping systems; fabricate, weld; follow prints.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test adjustments.
• Use hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Follow safety, SQF, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with other plant teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Written Verbal Communications

Windows OS

Electrical

Mechanical

Machining

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Welding

Leadership

Arc Flash

Machine Maintenance

Pallet Jack Certification

Fork Lift Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based 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.

Job Description And Essential Functions

Department: Maintenance Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Education Requirement(s):

High School Diploma or equivalent

Summary:

Performs maintenance functions by performing diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the facilities equipment. Follow general safety and compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include responding with urgency to emergency calls/work orders, plan and execute assigned work orders. Inspect, identify, and repair complex mechanical/electrical equipment. Repairing and maintaining piping systems and assembling hoses with fittings, Basic fabrication and welding and ability to follow prints. Perform mechanic skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems and replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Use a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Troubleshooting and repairing other electrical equipment that maintains production, Safety, quality, output, and reduces downtime on production lines in accordance with codes, regulations, and specifications. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualification / Requirement

The ideal candidate must have advance mechanical and technical skills. Must be able to work effectively with all areas of the plant and a have a thorough understanding of our entire manufacturing process.

Protective Equipment Required:

Safety glasses, safety toe shoes, Arc Flash protective wear, earplugs, cut-resistant gloves, hairnet, and beard net if necessary.

Essential Skills

• Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Computer Skills: Must have basic knowledge of Windows based software.
• Technical Skills: Electrical, mechanical, machining, hydraulic, pneumatic, trouble shooting, welding.
• Leadership skills: Ability to effectively lead a team and be self- driven.
• Arc Flash
• Machine Maintenance
• Pallet Jack Certification
• Fork Lift Certification

Physical Requirements:

This position must meet the physical demands set forth by Occumed through the WorkSteps program.

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.