Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Brownstown, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Brownstown, MI. Corrugator, die cut or flexo.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 108 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- PLC 38%
- Welding 34%
- Robotics 22%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Brownstown
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Smurfit Westrock.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
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The opportunity
3rd shift M-F 10:30pm-6:30am
$33.84/hr
- •Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of production equipment, i.e. corrugator, die cut or flexo
- •machines.
- •Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
- •Prepares and operates machine tools such as grinders, and drill presses to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or
- •fixtures.
- •Troubleshoots electric and electronic problems.
- •Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical components.
- •Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in the plant.
- •Performs preventative maintenance.
- •Maintains accurate maintenance records.
- •Operates scissors and forklifts.
- •Performs other job duties as assigned.
- •2nd or 3rd shift, must be available for daily overtime and/or weekends, as needed
How you will impact WestRock
- •Focus and dedication to a safe work environment
- •Driven to achieve and maintain performance excellence
- •Team goal oriented
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to succeed
- •Prior experience in manufacturing/warehouse or mechanical environment preferred
- •Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics
- •Strong technical knowledge of general mechanical and/or electrical systems
- •Computer skills
- •Ability to follow established process and procedures
- •Ability to work in fast paced and changing environment
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, bend or walk consistently
What we offer
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- •An attractive wage and benefits package
- •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and
- •foundational elements of the daily work.
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