Maintenance Technician II
Smurfit Westrock · York Assembly, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in York Assembly, PA. (If assigned to Assembly and was hired in as a Maintenance Technician II – a person in this classification will need to complete the Packaging Courses.).
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- PLC 35%
- ✓ Welding 31%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Maintenance Technician II - York Assembly
Shift: 2nd
$22-$28/hr
Summary
The Maintenance Technician - II is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. They will also perform mechanical and electrical work under the general supervision of a Maintenance
Technician III. In addition, employees in this classification will support and guide employees classified as Maintenance Technician I. Maintenance Technician II’s will have working knowledge and ability to perform all tasks as specified within the Maintenance Technician I description in addition to those specified within this description.
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Distinguishing Characteristics
An employee in this designation must have developed basic skills in both the mechanical and electrical trade and possess approximately two years of experience in either. The level of tasks assigned will be based on an expected proficiency for persons holding this position. An employee in this classification will potentially remain at this level for a minimum of 2 years and until he/she can demonstrate competencies in both the electrical and mechanical areas by demonstrating those practical abilities listed on the Competency Checklist – Maintenance Technician III and by completing either the electrical or the mechanical training plan in the TDC. (If assigned to Assembly and was hired in as a Maintenance Technician II – a person in this classification will need to complete the Packaging Courses.)
Employees in this classification will be assigned duties relative to their exercised abilities with increased levels of responsibility and complexity.
include the following
- •Understanding and demonstrating the behavior that the safety of yourself and other coworkers is paramount and is the #1 priority here at WestRock.
- •Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.
- •Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- •Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
- •Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble machinery.
- •Repair as needed mechanical or electrical systems to include repairing or replacing malfunctioning components.
- •Repair as needed industrial material handling equipment to include battery operated as well as IC units up to but not including the most complex.
- •Repair as needed basic electrical breakdowns.
- •Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specifications.
- •Welding of structural steel assemblies and machine components.
- •Fabrication of brackets, guards, devices, assemblies, and general construction.
- •Repairs requiring basic Lathe and/or Mill work ability.
- •Assist Maintenance Technician – I with completing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as prescribed.
- •Install or replace meters, regulators or related measuring control devices.
- •Install equipment or attachments as needed on machinery or related structures.
- •Understand mechanical drawings with the ability to determine the correct parts needed for repair.
- •Understand and use computer software for documenting all daily activity including submitting accurate parts requests.
- •Direct and assist with training employees in the Industrial Technician – I role to install, maintain, or repair equipment including print reading and electronic documentation.
- •Respond to mechanical or basic electrical emergencies during non-standard business hours.
- •Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
- •Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- •Overtime is required.
- •Perform other duties as assigned.
What we offer
Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- •An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
- •Benefits include:
- •Medical w/ HSA
- •Dental Vision
- •Mental Health
- •401(k) with 5% company match
- •Paid vacation time & holidays
- •Life Insurance & AD&D
- •Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement.
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