Multi-craft Maintenance Tech
Smurfit Westrock · Springfield MO (SP), MO
- 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 Springfield MO (SP), MO. You will support the safe and reliable operation of automated industrial equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tools it names
- Welding
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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
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- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 64%
- PLC 51%
- ✓ Welding 36%
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What You Need
to Succeed
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓One to two years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems to the component level.
- ✓Working knowledge of automated industrial machinery, electrical controls, power transmission equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- ✓Basic welding skills and familiarity with air powered and electrically powered pumps.
- ✓Computer literacy and the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
- ✓Ability to work first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., move to other shifts as needed, and work daily or weekend overtime as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Military technical training or completion of a relevant technical school program.
- ✓Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience in the corrugated packaging industry.
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$25.84 / hour - Benefits available after 2 months of employment (medical/dental/vision/401K and more)
The Opportunity
When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As an entry level multi craft Maintenance Technician, you will support the safe and reliable operation of automated industrial equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems. You will work closely with operations and maintenance partners to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and help deliver consistent quality and service to our customers.
How You Will Make an Impact
- •Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated industrial machinery, including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, communication devices, industrial controls, electronic controls, and power transmission systems.
- •Install, set up, and troubleshoot alternating current and direct current drives, three phase motors, and motor control circuits.
- •Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs.
- •Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bearings, pumps, encoders, sensors, and limit switches.
- •Perform basic welding and mechanical repair work to support equipment reliability and plant operations.
- •Partner with team members to support production goals, optimum quality, outstanding customer service, and continuous improvement.
- •Follow applicable safety, quality, and company standards while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- •Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant and maintenance priorities.