Maintenance Tech B
Smurfit Westrock · Norcross Container, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Norcross Container, GA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 47%
- Welding 36%
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 29%
- ✓ EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Norcross Container
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of parts by inspecting used parts using
rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- ✓Provides maintenance information by using CMMS.
- ✓Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb
bobs, and straightedges.
- ✓Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; some college or training in a technical field
- ✓Proven minimum 3 years experience in Industrial Maintenance
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Maintenance tech b
35.48/hr
4p-4a
The Opportunity
- •Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.
Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and
components.
Must be able to apply knowledge in determining equipment malfunctions and
restore in all areas of Manufacturing.
- •Equipment includes Corrugator, Flexo Printers, Rotary Die Cutters and Flexo Gluer’s.
- •Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with
company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA
requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential
electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company [1] required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. The job also
includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assist maintenance
personnel with technical troubleshooting and to perform other duties as required.
- •The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the
ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance
of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock
- •Ensure internal and external customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness
they deserve
- •Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and
excellence
to succeed
- •Ability to trouble shoot, schedule and plan maintenance.
- •Follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned
- •Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to
accomplish job results.
- •Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety
regulations
- •A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special
instruments for diagnostic purposes
- •PLC experience a plus along with electrical trouble shooting including drives, contactors,
relay logic, etc.
- •Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for
problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- •Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power
tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- •Determines changes in dimensional
What we offer
- •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.
Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
- •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
- •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.