Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · St Cloud, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in St Cloud, MN. Safety is #1 Priority Health, Dental and Vision Insurance + Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Injection molding
- 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 the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 86 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Welding 28%
- ✓ Automation 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Requirements
- ✓Mechanical aptitude with a strong ability to troubleshoot
- ✓Problem-solving and organizational skills
- ✓Use of precision measurement tools as well as other maintenance tools
- ✓Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
- ✓Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.
- ✓Excellent communication skills.
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Smurfit WestRock is a leader in paper and packaging solutions. We are looking for great talent like you to join our Maintenance team in St. Cloud, MN! Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make an impact and solve challenges for the world’s best brands?
We're seeking fresh perspectives to help us deliver value to the brands we serve. Let's connect!
What we offer
- •Shift Available: 3rd Shift 9pm-5am
- •Shift Positions, 8-hour
- •Pay Range: $31.03 to $42.10/ hour (Wage based on experience and boiler certification class)
- •Safety is #1 Priority Health, Dental and Vision Insurance + Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- •Paid Time Off and Holidays
- •Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- •401(k) with company match
- •Overtime Potential
- •Career Development Opportunities
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
The opportunity
- •Maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.
- •Diagnosing and repairing machine failures.
- •Using power tools and different hand tools to complete assigned maintenance tasks and work orders
- •Following industry best practices, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and other safety guidelines
- •Regular repair and maintenance is required in all areas of our facility
- •Use of our computer system for work order implementation, recordkeeping of daily activities, and planned projects.
An advantage if you have the following
- •Boiler license - additional pay opportunities for qualified licenses. We also offer the ability to obtain your boiler certification.
- •Experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair
- •Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting
- •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.
- •A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
- •Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
If this sounds great to you, please submit your application!
We encourage people with the following backgrounds to apply: Automotive and Diesel Mechanics, Agriculture and Farming, HVAC and Facilities Maintenance, Manufacturing, Plumber, Pipefitters, Plastic and Injection Molding Technicians.
We want to hear from you!