Maintenance Technician - Weekend Nights

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician – II to keep packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. The role requires diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will read mechanical drawings, perform preventive maintenance, weld and fabricate as needed, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Military training and/or technical school preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7pm to 7am.
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble machinery.
• Repair as needed mechanical or electrical systems to include repairing or replacing malfunctioning components.
• Repair as needed industrial material handling equipment to include battery operated as well as IC units up to but not including the most complex.
• Repair as needed basic electrical breakdowns.
• Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specifications.
• Welding of structural steel assemblies and machine components.
• Fabrication of brackets, guards, devices, assemblies, and general construction.
• Repairs requiring basic Lathe and/or Mill work ability.
• Assist Maintenance Technician – I with completing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as prescribed.
• Install or replace meters, regulators or related measuring control devices.
• Install equipment or attachments as needed on machinery or related structures.
• Understand mechanical drawings with the ability to determine the correct parts needed for repair.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Winston‑Salem, NC

Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm to 7am

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Technician - II is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment within a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble machinery.
• Repair as needed mechanical or electrical systems to include repairing or replacing malfunctioning components.
• Repair as needed industrial material handling equipment to include battery operated as well as IC units up to but not including the most complex.
• Repair as needed basic electrical breakdowns.
• Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specifications.
• Welding of structural steel assemblies and machine components.
• Fabrication of brackets, guards, devices, assemblies, and general construction.
• Repairs requiring basic Lathe and/or Mill work ability.
• Assist Maintenance Technician – I with completing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as prescribed.
• Install or replace meters, regulators or related measuring control devices.
• Install equipment or attachments as needed on machinery or related structures.
• Understand mechanical drawings with the ability to determine the correct parts needed for repair.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years’ of maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing setting
• Military training and/or technical school preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7pm to 7am
• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.