WestRock

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Eutaw

Eutaw, AL

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Posted: Friday, 5/2/2025
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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