Maintenance Technician - Facilities Focus
Smurfit Westrock · Devens, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Devens, MA.
- Tools it names
- 5S
- 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 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 46 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- PLC 32%
- EHS / safety 30%
- Welding 26%
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Devens
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Need
to Succeed
- ✓Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong facilities maintenance experience, including building systems and industrial infrastructure.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, and schematics.
- ✓Thorough understanding and practical application of precision maintenance principles.
- ✓Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance work-order systems.
- ✓Working knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement practices.
- ✓Ability and willingness to operate forklifts, hoists, and other material handling or lifting equipment as required.
- ✓Commitment to performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks and supporting plant needs as priorities change.
- ✓Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Education & Experience
- ✓Five or more years of experience maintaining and repairing large industrial manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
- ✓Proven experience in industrial manufacturing, packaging, converting, paper, corrugated, or similar production environments preferred.
- ✓Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- ✓A valid Massachusetts Fireman’s License is highly desirable. Candidates without a license must be willing to obtain a Massachusetts Second-Class Fireman's License, with company support and sponsorship.
Hiring Immediately!
If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!
The starting rate is $30 - $40 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 [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 11/14/2026.
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Industrial Maintenance Technician – Facilities Focus
Location: 51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434
Must be able to work 3rd Shift - 5 pm - 5 am
Overtime: Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime
Pay: $30 - $40 an hour plus shift differential
Benefits: Start on Day 1 (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Weekly Pay
Non Union Plant
The Opportunity
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our corrugated packaging facility, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. Leveraging your maintenance expertise, you will collaborate with maintenance leadership, production operators, vendors, and the corporate reliability team to ensure our building, grounds, and manufacturing assets remain in optimal condition and support the achievement of our production goals.
Devens is a non-union facility. Maintenance team members must be flexible and available to work weekends and off-shifts as needed to support plant operations.
How You Will Help Us
- •Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
- •Perform electrical and mechanical preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in a fast-paced corrugated packaging manufacturing environment.
- •Maintain plant infrastructure, including building systems, grounds, and facility equipment.
- •Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and support production needs.
- •Execute preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication, wear measurements, component alignment and repositioning, and equipment inspections.
- •Monitor equipment operation by observing performance, vibration, temperature, and noise levels to identify and address potential issues.
- •Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
- •Share technical knowledge and help train less experienced maintenance team members.
- •Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S principles.
