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Maintenance Apprentice Job detail

General Information

Job ID

ATR61038

Posting Job Title

Maintenance Apprentice

Locations

GA Gwaltney

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

22-Jul-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Maintenance Apprentice $22-$24/hr M-F 630a-330p overtime and weekends as needed Career Opportunity: Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking a candidate to fill a Facilities Maintenance Apprentice position. This is an hourly position Monday through Friday and some Saturdays with the possibility of overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is recommended, plus a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company. This is entry-level hybrid/developmental position that provides hands-on training in facility operations, preventive maintenance, building systems, safety practices, and maintenance coordination and administration. Career Progression: Facilities Maintenance Apprentice → Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Technician I-III → Maintenance Supervisor → Maintenance Manager How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock: Must maintain excellent attendance reliability Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned. Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift. Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills). General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills. Ability to learn and gain the skills needed to focus on safety familiarity with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's, etc… Ability to learn corrugated equipment maintenance or related heavy industrial maintenance Ability to learn and perform electrical, mechanical, and welding work as necessary Ability to read and learn wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints Maintenance Coordination Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities Prioritize maintenance work orders Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and contractors Track completion of maintenance activities Communicate equipment downtime and repair status to operations teams Maintenance Support Perform or assist with: Mechanical repairs, Electrical troubleshooting, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems maintenance, Basic PLC and controls support Preventative maintenance: Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and operational Support emergency breakdown response Report issues before they become major problems Maintain a catalog of maintenance issues and problem resolutions Tool Room & Inventory Management Maintain tool crib/tool room inventory Track tool issuance and returns Monitor spare parts inventory levels Order maintenance supplies and replacement parts Manage vendor relationships, purchase order requests, and deliveries Ensure that critical spare parts are available!! Administrative Functions Generate maintenance reports and KPIs Track labor hours and work order status Support safety and compliance documentation What you need to succeed: HS diploma or GED required, and skilled training is a plus 8 or 10-hour shifts