Preventative Maintenance Technician

Construction Job Board USA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operations in our manufacturing facility. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, document work in CMMS, and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and safety teams in a fast-paced industrial

Qualifications

• Experience in preventive maintenance in industrial settings.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance logging.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and lockout/tagout.
• Willingness to work on-site in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment status in CMMS or logs.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to plan maintenance.
• Assist with equipment startups, changeovers, and minor installations or upgrades.
• Identify and recommend improvements to maintenance practices and equipment performance.
• Maintain tools, parts, and maintenance work areas in clean, organized condition.
• Support training of operators on basic equipment care and safe operation.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Power tools safety

CMMS logging

Pneumatic systems

Lockout/Tagout

Welding basics

Root cause analysis

Job description

Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operations in our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, document work in our maintenance systems, and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and safety teams. This on-site role is ideal for technicians who value safety, sustainability, and hands‑on problem solving in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime


• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems


• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment status in CMMS or logs


• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability


• Follow all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout procedures


• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to plan maintenance


• Assist with equipment startups, changeovers, and minor installations or upgrades


• Identify and recommend improvements to maintenance practices and equipment performance


• Maintain tools, parts, and maintenance work areas in clean, organized condition


• Support training of operators on basic equipment care and safe operation

Required Skills

• Preventive maintenance planning and execution


• Mechanical systems repair (gearboxes, conveyors, bearings)


• Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting


• Reading technical drawings and equipment manuals


• Use of hand and power tools safely


• CMMS or digital maintenance logging


• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems basics


• Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety practices


• Welding and fabrication basics (preferred)


• Root cause analysis for equipment failures