Maintenance Manager

Assist operations in daily maintenance of equipment to ensure facility operations & Health and Safety of Production Environment. Manage the Preventative Maintenance Program and generally oversee all large equipment.

Primary Duties

• Develops knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Health & Safety for the protection of people and property
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic and mechanical breakdowns
• Install used compaction equipment as required
• Refurbish and test-run used equipment
• Fabricate safety guards, railings, and support equipment for compaction and conveying equipment
• Assist on major plant modifications, installations and repairs
• Provides support to keep equipment operational by being involved in maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
• Fully understands the production processes, knowledge of raw material, quality control, costs, machine functions and capabilities in order to maximize the effective manufacture of the end product
• Occasional travel required to provide maintenance support for suppliers, as well as company owned equipment in the field, as well as remote recycling centers.
• Assist the Health and Safety Committee in the development of Risk Assessments for maintenance related tasks.
• Visit the work area frequently to ensure compliance, and discusses safety issues with team. Explains to team that safety excellence is expected and is a requirement of employment. Encourages the team to report incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Other projects and considerations as directed by management.

Job Qualifications

• Able to work safely and effectively on an independent basis, with minimal and/or no supervision
• Working knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards including but not limited to OSHA.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, dealing with individuals at all levels of the company, vendors, & suppliers.
• Self-motivated and committed individual
• Strong work ethic
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years progressively responsible Millwright or industrial maintenance experience required
• Cutting, welding, fabrication experience as well as hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with baler or compactor repairs preferred, but not required
• PLC Troubleshooting experience a plus
• Valid Driver's License & good driving record
• Must be able to proficiently pass a mechanical aptitude and cognitive ability test.

About Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.

EEO Statement

Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.

Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.