Industrial Reliability Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Smurfit WestRock seeks a Reliability Technician to support safe, efficient operation of paper-based packaging equipment in a high-volume manufacturing plant. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, and conduct inspections to reduce unplanned downtime. Using CMMS tools, you will document work, track asset health, and support maintenance planning. Partnering with production and engineering, you will participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement to enhance reliability, safety, and productivity in our sustainability-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on paper-based packaging and converting equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues to minimize downtime
• Conduct inspections, condition monitoring, and reliability checks on production assets
• Document work in CMMS, update maintenance records, and support planning of maintenance activities
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support installation, startup, and optimization of new or modified equipment
• Follow all safety, Lockout/Tagout, and quality procedures in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and reliability teams on continuous improvement projects

Required Skills

• Equipment reliability analysis
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Root cause analysis
• Vibration analysis/alignment
• Reading technical drawings and schematics
• CMMS use and maintenance documentation
• Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures
• Lean/continuous improvement practices