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Smurfit Westrock Maintenance Technician in Atlanta, Georgia
Maintenance Technician
$24-$26/hr
$M-F 630a-330p overtime and weekends as needed
Career Opportunity:
Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Entry level Maintenance Technician position. This is an entry level, hourly position Monday through Friday and some Saturdays with the possibility of overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.
How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
Maintaining the storeroom and assisting with PMs and light repairs while learning additional maintenance skills
Must maintain excellent attendance reliability
Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
Ability to perform complete make ready and shut down.
Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria Product Identification and Labeling.
Maintain Waste and Efficiency standards.
Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn and gain the skills needed to focus on safety familiarity with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's, etc\u2026
Ability to learn corrugated equipment maintenance or related heavy industrial maintenance
Ability to learn and perform electrical, mechanical, and welding work as necessary
Ability to read and learn wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints
What you need to succeed:
HS diploma or GED required, and skilled training is a plus
8 or 10-hour shifts
Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.* Must be flexible on shift.
- Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical.
What we offer:
Corporate culture is 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.
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
\u2022 Benefits include:
Medical w/ HSA
Dental Vision
Mental Health
401(k) with 5% company match
Paid vacation time & holidays
Life Insurance & AD&D
Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement.
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.
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.