Maintenance Technician

General Information

Job ID
ATR65019

Posting Job Title
Maintenance Technician

Locations
NC Claremont

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
31-Aug-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.


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.


Schedule: This position follows a rotating night shift schedule of four (4) consecutive 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM , followed by four (4) consecutive days off.

Expectations:

• 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.

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

• Solid work attendance record.

• Able to comprehend technical documents

- Must have standard mechanic tools

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

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

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


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.