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Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock · Hicksville, NY

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Packaging
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Hicksville, NY.

Tools it names
Root cause, Welding, Tooling
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

Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

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.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Qualifications

  • ✓Ability to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
  • ✓Working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
  • ✓Training in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
  • ✓Basic computer experience.
  • ✓Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
  • ✓Ability to pass color vision and color‑hue testing.
  • ✓Consistent and reliable attendance.
  • ✓Willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • ✓Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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General purpose

Perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

Essential job functions

  • •Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
  • •Repairs and maintains facility systems (HVAC, chiller, boiler, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification).
  • •Tests and treats boiler feed water with specified chemicals.
  • •Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
  • •Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
  • •Paints and performs minor repairs of building interior and exterior including masonry, wallboard, ceiling tiles, woodwork, etc.
  • •Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
  • •Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains and hanging pictures and bulletin boards.
  • •Maintains the interior and exterior of the building including woodwork and replacing ceiling tiles.
  • •Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
  • •Troubleshoots minor electric and electronic problems.
  • •Performs inspections of and tests fire alarms and pumps.
  • •Maintains accurate maintenance records.
  • •Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries, and metals.
  • •Operates scissors and forklifts.
  • •Performs other job duties as assigned.

Safety expectations

As part of our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, all employees are expected to actively participate in safety-related processes. This includes promptly reporting any incidents, near misses, or safety concerns to their supervisor or through designated reporting systems. Employees are responsible for supporting incident investigations by providing accurate information and cooperating with follow-up actions aimed at identifying root causes and preventing recurrence.

Employees may also be involved in the Return-to-Work (RTW) program by working with supervisors and health professionals to ensure a safe and supported transition back to work following an injury. Additionally, all team members are expected to contribute to the implementation of the Safety Excellence program by following established safety procedures, attending required training, and promoting a culture of safety through daily actions and peer engagement.

The starting rate is $27.91 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 7/16/2026.

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