Industrial Maintenance Technician

Company: WestRock
Location: Eutaw
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 - Livingston, AL 2nd Shift - 3PM to 11PM Training on first shift What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after 1 month
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes up to $175 after 90 days of employment
• 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:
  • The maintenance technician will be responsible for providing safe and timely mechanical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with a proven ability of machine repair.
    • Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
    • Must have a familiarity with NFPA 70E and Lock out/Tag out standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
    • Operates a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
    • Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts as required.
    • Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.
    • Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
    • Will be required to respond to production downtime issues resulting from mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical issues.
    • Ability to diagnose and repair equipment problems without supervision.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the maintenance manager or another member of the leadership team.
    • Will be required to wear proper PPE: Safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, steel toe boots. hairnet, beard net, gloves, facemask. What you need to succeed:
      • Minimum High School Diploma, GED, certification in a particular trade (preferred)
        • 1 to 3 years in manufacturing maintenance environment
        • Print Reading, Pneumatics, Troubleshooting Skills
        • Safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, steel toe boots. hairnet, beard net, gloves, facemask.
        • Compliance with workplace rules, policies, and procedures, SQF, AIB, safety, etc.
        • Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time
        • Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
        • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver messages to customers and WestRock employees
        • Ability to easily adapt to fluctuations in business cycles and workload.
        • Excellent problem-solving skills.
        • Be comfortable working independently and within a team environment.
        • Able to work 12-hour shifts including weekends/nights with good attendance.
        • Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.
        • Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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