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Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock · Coal Center, PA

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Coal Center, PA.

Tools it names: PLC, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

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

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 52%
✓ PLC 35%
Welding 31%
✓ EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Maintenance Mechanic – Coal Center, PA

The opportunity

•Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Must be able to apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restore in all areas of Manufacturing.
•Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. The job also includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting and to perform other duties as required.
•The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

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How you will impact WestRock

•Ensure internal and external customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.
•Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

to succeed

•Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
•Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.
•A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
•Computer experience/operation and PLC programming.
•Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required.
•High school diploma or equivalent.

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
•Pay rate $28.73/hr-$32.37/hr depending on experience
•Quarterly production bonus eligibility
•Comprehensive health and welfare benefits eligibility at 30 days from hire

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