Maintenance Tech - Electrical

Smurfit Westrock · Lansing, MI

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Lansing, MI. An equivalent amount of previous experience and education will be considered.

Tools it names: PLC, Welding, Tooling
Openings: 2 with this title at this site

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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 108 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 51%
✓ PLC 38%
✓ Welding 34%
Robotics 22%
✓ Tooling 21%

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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Lansing

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What you need

to succeed

✓Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
✓Must have training/certification in electrical technology/machine control fields.
✓Must have a minimum three years' experience in electrical machine control repair or design. An equivalent amount of previous experience and education will be considered.
✓State of Michigan electrical license preferred.
✓Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
✓Must have working knowledge of various sensors, hand and small power tools, AC/DC motors and PLCs.
✓Must be trained in basic electrical and mechanical safety.
✓Must have basic computer experience.
✓Must have the ability to read schematics, prints, ladder diagrams, and drawings.
✓Must have knowledge of and ability to interpret national electrical code.
✓Must be able to maintain good attendance.
✓Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
✓Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Maintenance Tech

Shift: 11pm - 7am

The Opportunity

•Performs general mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

•Performs maintenance of electrical and electronic components of manufacturing equipment and of facility systems up to 480 volts.
•Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems including faulty electrical and electronic components such as relays, sensors, switches, and motors.
•Troubleshoots and repairs machine controls.
•Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in plant.
•Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
•Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
•Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
•Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
•Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
•Bends conduit and pulls wire.
•Operates Scissors and Fork-Lifts.
•Maintains accurate maintenance records.
•Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries and metals.
•Performs other job duties as assigned.
•Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

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.