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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

Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

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.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Maintenance Technician II at Smurfit Westrock in other locations

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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.Show

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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