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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock · Ravenna, OH

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Ravenna, OH.

They ask for
7+ years
Tools it names
PLC
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 Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 202 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 211 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 49%
  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • Welding 34%
  • Root cause 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 7+ 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 coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Ravenna

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

responsibilities

adapting to Smurfit Westrock needs as required and within the confines of the CBA.

The scope of the position is limited to the immediate building and grounds of the Ravenna plant, its equipment, and all operations including the roof and unattached storage shed, and any/all other locations directed by Smurfit Westrock Management.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs minor and major repair of all equipment.
  • ◆Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.
  • ◆Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
  • ◆May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
  • ◆Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.
  • ◆Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • ◆Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager or another member of the leadership team.
  • ◆The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
  • ◆Must be a “team player”, able to work with others safely and productively. Safety is a prerequisite at this facility and must be considered first in all activities. You must have an ability and understanding of our work analysis Pre-Task Form which must be completed prior to completion of all work.

Requirements

  • ✓Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise in a manufacturing setting (5–7 years required)
  • ✓Competent with European and US electrical schematics
  • ✓DC & AC motor/drive troubleshooting
  • ✓PLC troubleshooting / programming
  • ✓Experienced with Servo Motor Controls (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
  • ✓High School Diploma or GED

The starting rate is $39.34 an hour , 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, and 7 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 www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 12/5/2026.

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Location: 975 N Freedom St, Ravenna, OH 44266

Pay : $39.34 an hour plus shift diff (2nd shift: $0.65/hr, 3rd shift: $0.75/hr)

Union Plant

Must be able to work 3rd shift

Overtime : Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime

Training will take place during daytime hours.

The Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to maintain operational equipment within OEM standards and where repairs are required, to bring the equipment back to within those standards. This is a “continuous run” environment that requires flexibility in work hours, shifts, and

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