Industrial Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Ft Worth BOD, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Ft Worth BOD, TX. Typically, 1 big weekend project a month, and will need to train on first shift 6a-2p for two weeks +.
- Tools it names
- DOE, Machining, 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 Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 225 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 234 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, Machining, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Ft Worth BOD
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of maintenance work areas.
- ✓Correct electrical and mechanical problems and report major concerns to Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisor, and/or Plant Manager.
- ✓Preform other duties as assigned.
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Maintenance technician
$28-$39/hr DOE
M-F 10p-6a flexible for overtime or weekends as needed. Typically, 1 big weekend project a month, and will need to train on first shift 6a-2p for two weeks +
The Opportunity
A Maintenance Technician maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, welding and machining a plus. This position is responsible for the maintenance of electrical, Corrugator, EVOL, Flexo, Folder Gluer, Conveyors, and overall care of the plant.
Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing for the non-union plant.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
- •Maintain machines and plant equipment.
- •Including but not limited to: Corrugator, Flexo, EVO, Folder Gluer, conveyors, boilers, fans, and motors.
- •Move equipment and machinery.
- •Monitor boiler operation and perform minor corrections when applicable.
- •Continuously check in on designated areas of the plant during plant rounds.
- •Maintain work area and tend to general housekeeping
to succeed
- •Ability to maintain work area cleanliness and general housekeeping regarding maintenance related areas.
- •Ability to read, write, and follow directions in regard to SOP’s, Management instructions, and other job-related instructions.
- •Basic communication skills required.
- •Ability to work in a team environment.
- •Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
- •Ability to self-manage, prioritize, multi-task and work under deadlines.
- •Ability to perform manual tasks under varying temperatures conditions in usually an indoor manufacturing environment.
- •Ability to drive and properly operate a motor vehicle.
- •Ability to transport and deliver a wide variety of tools, equipment, and materials.
- •Ability to perceive depth.
- •Ability to read blueprints
- •Ability to read schematics
- •Ability to work with a variety of equipment including but not limited to Tow Motors, lift truck, man lifts, computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, calculators, and different types of software.
- •Ability to work with a variety of tools. Including but not limited to: multi meters, welder, cutting torch, grinder, drills, and utility knives.
- •Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- •Semi-moderate to moderate physical activity.
- •Including but not limited to sitting, standing, hand/arm manipulation, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, seeing, touching/feeling, hearing, and crouching.
- •Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
- •Benefits include:
- •Medical w/ HSA
- •Dental Vision
- •Mental Health
- •401(k) with 5% company match
- •Paid vacation time & holidays
- •Life Insurance & AD&D
- •Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement.
- •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.