Night Shift Plant Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing plant equipment, installing upgrades, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime while keeping production safe and efficient.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with parts inventory, and follow all safety policies. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic industrial systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment to keep it operating safely and efficiently.
• Install new and upgraded equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production.
• Perform preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe work environment.
• Assist with inventory to identify replacement parts needed to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Assess upset conditions and take appropriate action to safely correct them.
• Report issues or events that may pose a risk to employee safety, the environment, facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, a

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work with cross-functional

Experience with welding, hydraulics,

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing plant equipment, installing upgrades, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime while keeping production safe and efficient.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with parts inventory, and follow all safety policies. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement.