Maintenance Electrician
Smurfit Westrock · Ft Worth Container, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Ft Worth Container, TX.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 225 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 234 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Ft Worth Container
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
We are seeking a Maintenance Electrician in our Fort Worth TX Container facility. This is for a 12-hour shift, 6 pm-6 am, where you will have 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on and 3 days off. That means a 3-day weekend every other week and you still have an opportunity for overtime. Benefits include Health Savings Account, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401 (k), Employee Assistance Program, and Life Insurance. Be a part of an Alfa Plant with consistent growth.
Tech 3 : $35.87/hr
Tech 4: $39.50/hr
Tech 5: $43.96/hr
Primary duties include providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.
How you will impact WestRock
Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery
Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.
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to Succeed
2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level
An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase-power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems.
A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings.
Basic welding skills preferred but not required.
Familiar with pumps, both air and electric.
Able to install and troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits
Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches
Familiar with computers and Microsoft software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.