General Maintenance

General Maintenance Technician - Chattanooga

Shift: Rotating Nights (7pm to 7am)

The Opportunity:

Support the plant in the continued progress towards a sustainable, high-performing work system. Key areas of responsibility:

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment under established procedures and supervision.
• Troubleshoot common equipment issues, assist with breakdown repairs, and support senior technicians to reduce downtime and maintain production flow.
• Follow plant safety rules and documented procedures including LOTO, JHA, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete work orders, PMs, and documentation accurately while communicating equipment issues and maintenance needs to team members and supervisors.
• Support team operations by learning equipment functions, assisting with material organization, and participating in training and continuous improvement efforts.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of PLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude, preferred, not required.

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.