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Maintenance Technician

1st shift

SUMMARY: Our Smurfit Westrock, Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician. This position conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.

* Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.

* Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.

* Advises operators of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components. Must have functional tools.

* Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

* Maintain housekeeping.

* Performs preventative maintenance functions as directed.

* Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.

* Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.

* Always present a professional tone and image to customers and vendors.

* Participate and ensure department is compliant with audit regulations.

* Responsible for the timely and accurate repair of all required department documentation.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

* 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.

* Certificate in applied electrical maintenance and/or associate degree in Electronics.

* Any combination of related work experience.

* Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

* Agnati Corrugator experience required.

* Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

* A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.

* Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.

* Willing to work any shift and overtime as required.

* Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary.

* High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.

* Professional, upbeat, energetic, takes initiative, dependable, takes pride in work.

* Ability to effectively manage time.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

* Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.

* Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

* Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, E-mail, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.