Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Pleasant Prairie, WI
- 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 Pleasant Prairie, WI.
- 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 Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 149 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 151 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 49%
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Welding 44%
- Robotics 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Pleasant Prairie
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Industrial Automation Engineer · Controls
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Come join our team at our new state of the art facility in Pleasant Prairie!
Maintenance Technician - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Starting Pay: Based on Experience/Skill Level: $43.11-$46.51/hr.
Benefits: Full benefits on day one of employment + OT Pay!
Primary duties: include providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment
The ideal candidate: will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.
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
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to succeed
- •A basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- •A basic understanding of Preventative Maintenance programs
- •Knowledge/ experience with basic mechanical components and concepts (ie: Gears and Gearboxes, Bearings, Drive Shafts, Couplings, Sprockets, Chains)
- •Read and interpret mechanical drawings
- •Working knowledge of power transmission equipment
- •Familiar with pumps, both pneumatic and electric
- •Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches
- •Familiar with computers and Microsoft software
- •Familiar with pumps, both air and electric
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills
- •Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner
- •PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical and electrical aptitude
- •Ability to work flexible hours, overtime
- •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
- •Read and interpret electrical drawings and logic/ control diagrams
- •Troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level (2-3 years preferred)
- •Able to install, setup, and troubleshoot both AC and DC drives
- •Familiar with pumps, both pneumatic and electric
- •Able to troubleshoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits
- •Basic welding skills
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
- •Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance + Generous 401K Company Match +Employee Stock Purchase Plan potential