Nightshift Industrial Maintenance Technician

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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Claremont, NC

Night Shift

What we offer:

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately

401K with company match

80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more

Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

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. Essential Responsibilities are as follows:

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.

What you need to succeed:

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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.