Electrical Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Winston-Salem Manufacturing, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Winston-Salem Manufacturing, NC. , you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- 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 North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 140 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 144 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- Welding 37%
- Root cause 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem Manufacturing
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required
- ✓Minimum of 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting. Critical technical, functional, or operational knowledge
- ✓Strong understanding of electrical codes, safety practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operation.
- ✓Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
- ✓Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
- ✓Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and automation systems.
- ✓Familiar with troubleshooting A/C and D/C VFD systems (Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- ✓Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program (JDE-Oracle)
- ✓Familiar with controls related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Maintenance Technician (Electrician) – Level III
Shifts Available
- •2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm)
- •3rd Shift (11pm to 7am)
- •Weekend Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 7pm to 7am
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical and electronic systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electronics, PLCs, and automation systems.
When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems. You will work closely with production operators and play an important role in downtime reduction through skilled troubleshooting.
How You Will Make an Impact
- •Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- •Install, configure, and calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
- •Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, VFD’s, sensors, and control systems using testing equipment.
- •Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and components.
- •Install/repair electrical wiring, equipment, and control circuits; new electrical services; replace and repair wiring and faulty electrical equipment as needed (including computer cable).
- •Must understand NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
- •Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.