Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Mishawaka, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Mishawaka, IN. Service, repair, timely electrical support, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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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 114 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- ✓ Welding 38%
- Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Mishawaka
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job: Maintenance Technician
Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift
Overtime: Must be flexible to work daily or weekend overtime as needed
Pay: $28 - $37 an hour, plus shift differential ($0.60 /hr - 2nd & 3rd Shift)
Location: 1925 Stone Court, Mishawaka, IN 46545
The Opportunity
On the 2nd or 3rd shift: Primary duties include providing safe preventative maintenance, installation,
service, repair, timely electrical support, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines
within a manufacturing industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical
experience (preferred), a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting
experience with proven ability of machine repair.
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How You Will Impact WestRock
- •Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery
- •Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
- •Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.
To succeed
- •High school diploma or equivalent Military training and or Technical School preferred.
- •2–3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems down to the component level in a manufacturing environment. Electrical experience is a plus.
- •An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems.
- •A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- •Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives (preferred but not required).
- •PLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability (preferred but not required).
- •Practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
- •Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
- •Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings.
- •Basic welding skills preferred but not required.
- •Familiar with pumps, both air and electric.
- •Able to install and trouble shoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits.
- •Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
- •Familiar with computers and Microsoft software.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- •Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
- •Ability to work flexible hours, overtime.
What We Offer
- •Benefits package that includes pension eligibility, generous 401K match, medical, dental, vision,
employee stock purchase plan, wellness program, short-term disability coverage, and more!
- •An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- •Referral Program - Get rewarded for referrals: $1250 per hourly employee.
- •A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are business drivers
and foundational elements of the daily work.