Maintenance Technician - 2nd
Smurfit Westrock · Seward, NE
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Seward, NE. As a WestRock Maintenance Mechanic you will.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- 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
Against 34 other live reliability postings in Nebraska.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 43%
- PLC 37%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- Root cause 26%
- FDA / GMP 20%
✓ = 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
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure production machinery is functioning correctly and efficiently
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems
- ◆Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, AC/DC motors and controls
- ◆Ability to read and understand blue prints
- ◆Assemble, install and fabricate equipment as needed (welding will be required
- ◆Ability to work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives
- ◆Ability to assist support staff to ensure inventory counts are accurate
- ◆Ability to submit timely and accurate paperwork
- ◆Participation in Safety Reviews, Safety Training, and Safety Audits under the direction of plant management
- ◆Willingness to participate in a maintenance training program that is provided and required
- ◆Must provide own tools (specialty tools provided by the Company)
Qualifications
- ✓Must have 2-3 years of successful electrical troubleshooting and repair experience, and be able to operate small machinery (lathe, drill press, welding equipment)
- ✓Must have at least one full year of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
- ✓Able to commence and continue specific courses of action with urgency
- ✓Maintain positive relationships with plant management, supervisors, office, and operational employees
- ✓Excellent communication
- ✓Interpersonal, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- ✓Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 pounds multiple times throughout the day
- ✓Must be willing to work all shifts as business needs fluctuate
- ✓Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas of maintenance
- ✓Proven experience demonstrating dependability and timeliness with assignments, tasks, and
responsibilities
- ◆History of excellent attendance is a must
- ◆Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
Education
- ✓Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required
- ✓An Associate's degree in electrical field is preferred, but not required
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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC – Seward, NE
3rd Shift: M-F; 10:30 pm - 7:00 am
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.