Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock

Knoxville, TN

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$28/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

***Hiring Immediately***

**Maintenance Technician** - Knoxville, TN

*Nightshift*

The Opportunity

• Maintain and repair plant equipment to keep it operating safely and efficiently.
• Install new and upgraded equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize machine downtime and maintain production.
• Perform preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe work environment.
• Assist with inventory to identify replacement and new parts needed to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Assess upset conditions and take appropriate action to safely correct them.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Work with the production and maintenance teams to maintain production and achieve quality products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements, including SQF, HACCP, GMP, and ISO regulations.
• Report issues or events that may pose a risk to employee safety, the environment, facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
• Help create and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with all 5S requirements.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, plant/corporate safety events, and training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic industrial systems, including their function and repair.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills between departments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately.
• 401K with company match.
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Other benefits such as company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more.
• 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.

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