Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock · Atlanta Recycle, GA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Atlanta Recycle, GA. Troubleshoot and maintain motors, conveyors, electrical systems (if qualified), pneumatic tools and hydraulic equipment.

Tools it names: Welding, EHS / safety

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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: Not stated

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 Atlanta Recycle

1 other open role at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Smurfit Westrock.

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What You Need

to Succeed

· High school diploma or G.E.D is strongly preferred.

· Industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience required.

· Capable of operating hand, power and specialty tools.

· Advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics.

· Basic understanding of electrical system.

· Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

· Team player and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Must pass a background check and drug screen.

· Alert, focused and detail oriented.

· Must be able to perform and train with hot work such as welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding.

· Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures and equipment manuals.

· Must have the ability to operate various pieces of mobile equipment.

· Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

· Must be able to maintain good attendance.

· Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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The Opportunity

Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining all industrial processing equipment, production machinery and facilities. Provide support for rolling stock equipment. Maintains a safe and clean work environment for all employees and customers complying with organizational and OSHA safety standards, procedures and regulations.

How You Will Make an Impact

· Compliance with Smurfit Westrock safety rules.

· Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations.

· Perform preventative maintenance according to company PM system and manufacturer’s specifications.

· Troubleshoot and maintain motors, conveyors, electrical systems (if qualified), pneumatic tools and hydraulic equipment.

· Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics.

· Repair and maintain rolling stock and facilities.

· Safely operate rolling stock, power tools and hand tools.

· Attend daily shift meeting to prioritize and daily tasks and minimize down time.

· Actively participate in plant safety program and Safety Committee.

· Maintain a safe a clean work area at all times.

· Perform other job duties as needed.

· Full time position (40 hours per week) subject to longer hours based upon plant need including weekend work as needed.