Maintenance Technician – Printing & Packaging Equipment

Smurfit Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in the United States. You will maintain and improve preprint production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and support presses, laminators, and related machinery.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong reading of schematics, and CMMS proficiency. Expect hands-on work, safety focus, and collaboration with Operations and Quality teams to maximize

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work-order systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on preprint production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Support flexographic printing presses, unwind/rewind systems, laminators, slitters, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform alignment, bearing replacement, gearbox repair, conveyor maintenance, and drive system adjustments.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Complete work orders, PM documentation, and maintenance records accurately.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLCs & automation

Conveyors

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Welding equipment

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in the United States. You will maintain and improve preprint production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and support presses, laminators, and related machinery.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong reading of schematics, and CMMS proficiency. Expect hands-on work, safety focus, and collaboration with Operations and Quality teams to maximize