Description & Requirements 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

Maintenance Technicians - Lanett, AL

7PM-7AM (2 Openings)

Payrate: $40.51 + $1.00/hr shift differential for nightshift

What We Offer: 

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately401K with company match80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and moreAnnual Reimbursement for Safety ShoesComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Maintenance Service Technician at our Lanett, AL folding carton facility.  The Maintenance Service Technician is responsible to help maintain a safety oriented work environment while effectively maintaining the conditions of the equipment in a cost-efficient manner,  maintain the Lanett facility and machinery through repairs and preventive maintenance and maintain adequate supplies and maintenance parts, coordinate contract repairs and modifications.  

Perform machine and facility repairs (mechanical and electrical)Purchase and maintain spare parts and supplies for maintaining the facility and manufacturing machineryPerform preventative maintenance tasks and manage overall preventative maintenance programCoordinate and manage contract repairs and modification to facility and manufacturing machineryParticipate on various teams and perform various other tasks as assignedFollow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant safety process to support the goal of zero injuriesCompliance with governmental regulations through successful audits and inspectionsCost reduction and cost improvement over prior years’ performanceMeet the highest level of equipment production timeAchieve highest level of network and computer operations

What You Need to Succeed:

Industrial Technology/Maintenance degree required3 – 5 years of experience in maintenance of high speed manufacturing machineryExtensive knowledge of servo drives and PLCsMechanical experience with knowledge in electronics and electrical equipmentAbility to read and understand blueprintsExtensive proficiency and understanding of PC based programs and mainframe based information systemsExcellent leadership, management, problem solving and decision making objectivesExcellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonalMust wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as requiredStanding and walking – 70%Overnight travel – occasional – 10%Frequently required to work overtime, weekends, on-call 24 hours per day/seven days a week12 hour shifts (36/48 hour week rotation; no rotating from days to nights)

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