Maintenance Tech II
Smurfit Westrock · Atlanta Assembly, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Atlanta Assembly, GA. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe operations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- OEE, Machining, Welding
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ 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.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta Assembly
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What You Need
to Succeed
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, or maintenance-related roles.
- ✓Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance practices.
- ✓Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance-related machinery.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- ✓Ability to work overtime and respond to maintenance emergencies when required.
- ✓Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
- ✓Ability to lift, climb, bend, reach, and perform physical duties associated with industrial maintenance environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Technical, vocational, or industrial maintenance training in electrical, mechanical, industrial systems, or a related field.
- ✓Experience with welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulic systems, and industrial material handling equipment.
- ✓Experience operating aerial lifts, forklifts, and other maintenance support vehicles.
- ✓Knowledge of electronic calibration equipment, industrial controls, and instrumentation.
- ✓Experience leading, training, or mentoring maintenance team members.
- ✓Journeyman certification or ability to obtain applicable maintenance certifications.
- ✓Experience working in a manufacturing, packaging, paper, or industrial production environment.
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The Opportunity
When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of manufacturing equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. You will support both mechanical and electrical maintenance functions, work alongside experienced technicians, and help drive operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to expand technical skills while contributing directly to plant productivity, equipment uptime, and workplace safety. [Job Descri...Sept 2026 | Word]
How You Will Make an Impact
- •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe operations.
- •Perform preventive maintenance activities and assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- •Inspect equipment, systems, and components to identify hazards, defects, and maintenance needs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- •Support installation, modification, calibration, and repair of production equipment, material handling systems, and related machinery.
- •Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints to identify parts, diagnose issues, and execute repairs effectively.
- •Assist in training and mentoring Maintenance Technician I employees while promoting safe work practices and technical development.
- •Maintain accurate maintenance records, submit parts requests, and utilize computer systems to document work activities.
- •Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while supporting operational goals and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).