Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Ravenna, OH
- 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 Ravenna, OH.
- 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
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
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.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Smurfit Westrock
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Ravenna
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- Electrical Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Location: 975 N Freedom St, Ravenna, OH 44266
Pay: $35.98/hr, plus shift diff (2nd shift: $0.65/hr, 3rd shift: $0.75/hr)
Shift/Hours: Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd Shift.
Overtime : Daily and weekend
Union Plant.
Training will take place during day time hours.
The Opportunity
Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems including PLCs.
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include
- •Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
- •Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
- •Work on motors, conveyors, AC/DC, and PLC troubleshooting.
- •Will work with steam and boiler controls, and mechanical power drives.
- •Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
- •Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- •Complete Timely and accurate paperwork.
to succeed
- •Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Corrugated background is preferred, not required.
- •High School Diploma or GED. Military training and/or Technical School preferred.
- •Working knowledge of automated industrial equipment, including motors, servos, pumps, relays, AC/DC drives, 3-phase power, communication devices, industrial controls, and power transmission systems.
- •Ability to install, set up, and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and 3-phase motor control circuits.
- •Knowledge of sensors, limit switches, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- •PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving experience preferred.
- •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- •Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer applications; basic mathematical skills required.
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- •Ability to work independently in a professional manner.
- •Ability to work overtime as needed.
- •Ability to work 2nd or 3rd Shift.
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.
- •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 $35.98 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.
