Senior Industrial Maintenance Tech - Packaging Plant

Smurfit Westrock; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Tupelo, MS is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our corrugated packaging plant equipment running to OEM standards. You will work with maintenance leadership, operators, vendors and reliability team to maximize uptime and safely meet production goals.

Candidates will have five or more years’ experience with large industrial equipment, strong electrical and mechanical skills including DC controls, and a commitment to 5S and clean/organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems on high speed industrial equipment.
• Experience with DC electrical controls and electrical/industrial control systems.
• Ability to reference equipment manuals and apply precision maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and train peers.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive and emergency maintenance for our fast-paced corrugated packaging facility
• As priorities demand, performing emergency breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations including preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
• Help train your peers and more junior team members on skillsets you can share

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

DC Controls

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Precision maintenance

Maintenance planning

5S knowledge

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance work order systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Tupelo, MS is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our corrugated packaging plant equipment running to OEM standards. You will work with maintenance leadership, operators, vendors and reliability team to maximize uptime and safely meet production goals.

Candidates will have five or more years’ experience with large industrial equipment, strong electrical and mechanical skills including DC controls, and a commitment to 5S and clean/organized work areas.