General Maintenance Job detail

General Maintenance Technician - Chattanooga

Shift: Rotating Nights (7pm to 7am)

The Opportunity:

Support the plant in the continued progress towards a sustainable, high-performing work system. Key areas of responsibility:

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment under established procedures and supervision.
• Troubleshoot common equipment issues, assist with breakdown repairs, and support senior technicians to reduce downtime and maintain production flow.
• Follow plant safety rules and documented procedures including LOTO, JHA, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete work orders, PMs, and documentation accurately while communicating equipment issues and maintenance needs to team members and supervisors.
• Support team operations by learning equipment functions, assisting with material organization, and participating in training and continuous improvement efforts.

What you need to succeed: 

• High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of PLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude, preferred, not required.