Maintenance Mechanic - Nights
Smurfit Westrock · Tulare, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Tulare, CA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- 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 California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 161 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 168 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$118k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- Welding 34%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Join Smurfit WestRock as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, where safety, teamwork, and growth are top priorities. You'll play a key role in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced corrugated packaging facility, with opportunities to grow your career as you help power our customers’ success.
Shift: Nights - 12hr; 5:30 pm – 5:00 am, 5 days per week (Monday – Saturday)
Your Impact
- •Perform skilled maintenance tasks across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry.
- •Troubleshoot and repair equipment, systems, wiring, and PLCs (AB, Siemens).
- •Conduct preventive maintenance on belts, filters, bearings, valves, pumps, motors, compressors, and more.
- •Install, test, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- •Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and process flows.
- •Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and monitor contractor work.
- •Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance and safety procedures.
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What You Bring
- •2+ years of electro-mechanic experience (or military equivalent); journeyman preferred.
- •Proficiency in AC/DC drives, power distribution, relay logic, and PLC troubleshooting.
- •Strong understanding of NFPA 70E safety standards.
- •Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- •Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical.
- •Willingness to work any shift and overtime as needed.
Why Smurfit WestRock
- •Culture rooted in integrity, respect, and accountability.
- •Hands-on training and development.
- •Competitive salary and growth potential.
- •Join a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.