Maintenance Technician: Printing Press & Automation

Smurfit-Westrock

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve preprint production equipment. You will support presses, laminators, rewinders, and conveyors to maximize reliability and productivity.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, and adherence to safety standards. On-site operations in a manufacturing facility in Chattanooga.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience with CMMS/work-order systems preferred.
Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
Support printing presses, laminators, unwind/rewind systems, conveyors and related equipment.
Diagnose root causes of downtime and implement corrective actions.
Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all safety procedures.
Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.