Production Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Associate to maintain production machines and facilities equipment. You will follow safety rules, respond to work orders, and perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and welding tasks to minimize downtime.

You will read manuals, diagnose issues, replace parts, and use a range of hand and power tools while collaborating with all plant areas to ensure reliable operations and compliance with SQF and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced mechanical and technical skills.
• Able to collaborate with all plant areas and understands manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Respond urgently to emergency calls and work orders.
• Inspect, identify, and repair complex mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Repair piping systems and assemble hoses with fittings.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic repairs on production machines.
• Read manuals and work orders; diagnose and adjust as needed.
• Use hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair other electrical equipment to reduce downtime.

Skills

Written/Verbal comms

Windows basics

Electrical

Mechanical

Machining

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Welding

Leadership

Arc Flash

Machine maintenance

Pallet jack

Forklift

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Operations tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Associate to maintain production machines and facilities equipment. You will follow safety rules, respond to work orders, and perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and welding tasks to minimize downtime.

You will read manuals, diagnose issues, replace parts, and use a range of hand and power tools while collaborating with all plant areas to ensure reliable operations and compliance with SQF and safety standards.