Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock · Bradenton, FL

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Bradenton, FL.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
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 86 other live reliability postings in Florida.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 40%
Welding 34%
✓ PLC 26%
✓ EHS / safety 22%
Root cause 21%

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requirements

✓Maintains the highest standard of housekeeping with employee ownership of assigned areas
✓Productivity
✓Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility.
✓Ensure and maintain current standard operating and troubleshooting procedures
✓Personal Accountability
✓Achieves agreed set goals/targets
✓Maintains accountability

Job

Requirements

✓Experience working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
✓Corrugated box manufacturing experience a plus
✓A strong desire to advance within the facility
✓High School diploma or GED equivalent
✓Offer contingent on passing background screening and drug screen.

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Shift: 2 nd shift – 3pm to 11pm or 3rd shift - 11pm-7am

Career Opportunity

Primary duties include providing safe and timely mechanical and 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, experience with CMMS (computer maintenance management systems), work order creation and closing, parts research, organizational skills, and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair.

to succeed

•2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience.
•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.
•A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical, & electrical aptitude.
•Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
•Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
•Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.
•Familiarity with CMMS and work order systems
•Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without continuous supervision
•Good leadership skills
•Experience in rigging, alignment, precision tools for predictive maintenance, and lubrication
•Metal fabrication experience

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock

•Safety
•Understands Company Safety programs and Training