Electrical Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Dayton Container, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Dayton Container, NJ.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- 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 39 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- ✓ Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 25%
- FDA / GMP 23%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Dayton Container
2 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor Corrugator · Production · Supervisor
- Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
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.
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How you will impact Smurfit 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
- •2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level
- •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
- •PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with 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
- •High school diploma or equivalent Military training and or Technical School preferred
What we offer
- •Comprehensive benefits package- including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K, and short-term disability coverage.
- •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- •A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
- •The starting rate is $44.51 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 12 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 www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 10/21/26