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Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock · Milwaukee, WI

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 Milwaukee, WI.

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 Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 149 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 151 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 49%
  • Team leadership 48%
  • Welding 44%
  • Robotics 24%

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

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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

$35.60-$45.91/hr. based on knowledge and experience

Shift: 2nd Shift. Will train on 1st shift

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Maintenance Technician – Milwaukee, WI (Quarterly Bonus Pay-outs!)

Full benefit eligibility Day 1: Medical/Dental/Vison/401k/Paid Vacation

The opportunity

WestRock Milwaukee is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant’s main power supply system. Strong electrical background a must!!!

How you will impact WestRock

  • •Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
  • •Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as required.
  • •Installs/repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and control circuits; new electrical services; replaces and repairs wiring, and faulty electrical equipment as needed (including computer cable).
  • •Must have a strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
  • •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 as required.
  • •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.
  • •Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • •Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • •Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.
  • •Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.
  • •Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others.

to succeed

  • •Desired Experience: PLC, Print Reading, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting Skills
  • •Boiler License a plus; will be expected to obtain if not already acquired

What we offer

  • •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 including
  • •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $35.60 - $45.91 per 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, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 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 06/30/26.

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