Maintenance Technician

General Information

Job ID
ATR63790

Posting Job Title
Maintenance Technician

Locations
NC Raleigh

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
04-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.


GENERAL PURPOSE :Perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment (i.e. printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Repairs and maintains facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification).
• Paints and performs minor repairs of building interior and exterior including masonry, wallboard, ceiling tiles, woodwork, etc.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains, hanging pictures and bulletin boards, and maintaining proper forklift batteries.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as grinders, and drill presses to repair machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Troubleshoots electric and electronic problems.
• Performs inspections of and tests fire alarms and pumps.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical components including bindery equipment (folder roller changes, transport belts, bearings, drive motors) and presses.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLC's.
• Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in the plant.
• Checks new and refurbished parts for the proper specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Performs machine modifications to improve production as needed.
• Works on call as required.
• Builds custom parts on demand.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Operates scissors.
• Understands and respects responsibilities of working in an SOP and cGMP environment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical component repair.
• Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Must have a working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• Must be trained in basic electric and mechanical safety.
• Must have some basic computer experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe use of hand and small power tools.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of blue prints and schematics.
• Must be able to work on-call as needed.
• Must have acute troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work independently and use independent judgment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.