Maintenance Technician - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at our folding carton plant in Claremont, NC. The main function of the Maintenance Tech is to manage the electrical and mechanical maintenance of our manufacturing machinery. Pay is commensurate with experience. Our current shift schedule is 3 12-hour shifts with rotation being 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights

Responsibilities:

:• Assume the role and responsibilities of all Claremont Plant equipment working in a safe and efficient manner

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical breakdowns as well as pneumatic, hydraulic, and general building maintenance

• Install new and upgrade equipment as needed

•Troubleshoot and repair all equipment to keep production going in a timely manner

• Assist with inventory to identify parts and new parts to prevent minimum breakdown or machine downtime

• Performs preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe environment

• Maintain records utilizing the computer of all work completed, time spent, and materials used

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. when completing various tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.

• Have a safe work history and perform safe work habits.

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

•Be a self-starter and a team-oriented employee

• Have knowledge of general machine shop equipment (welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, air compressors, fire protection, and automation)

•Both Mechanical and Electrical experience.

• PLC troubleshooting experience a plus

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.