Maintenance Technician: PLC & Mechanical Systems

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

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.