Electrical Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · N Tonawanda, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in N Tonawanda, NY.
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $53k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 90 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 94 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Automation 28%
- Welding 26%
- Root cause 25%
- ✓ EHS / safety 20%
✓ = 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
What You Need
to Succeed
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required; Electrical background, Military training and/or technical school preferred
- ✓Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned
- ✓Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations
- ✓A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes
- ✓Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
- ✓Must be able to apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restore in all areas of Manufacturing.
- ✓Computer experience/operation
- ✓PLC programming, and troubleshooting experience
- ✓Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- ✓Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, which may include exposure to heat, dust, and chemicals.
- ✓This role is primarily off shift; however the successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as required to support operations.
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Job: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: 51 Robinson St North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Pay: $38 - $41.42/hr; plus shift differential ($0.50/hr - 2nd, $0.65/hr - 3rd)
Shift: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift (M-F, 3pm - 11pm or 11 pm 7 am)
Overtime: Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime
The Opportunity
- •Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.
- •The job also includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting and to perform other duties as required.
- •The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.
How You Will Make an Impact
- •Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
- •Ensure internal and external customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve
- •Embrace the Smurfit WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
What We Offer
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- •Competitive pay and Benefit Package.
- •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
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The starting range is $38 - $41.42/hr, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 60 working days, and 10 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 11/15/2026.