Maintenance Tech II - 3rd Shift
Smurfit Westrock · Knoxville Assembly, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Knoxville Assembly, TN.
- Tools it names
- Machining, 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 108 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Welding 38%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 21%
- Root cause 21%
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Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Two years of industrial, mechanical, electrical, or related maintenance experience
- ✓Working knowledge of mechanical and basic electrical maintenance
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment
- ✓Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
- ✓Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance testing equipment
- ✓Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- ✓Ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot equipment issues
- ✓Ability to work overtime and respond to maintenance needs outside regular business hours when required
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Industrial or vocational training in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance
- ✓Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
- ✓Experience with welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, and material handling equipment
- ✓Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability programs
- ✓Experience training or mentoring other maintenance technicians
- ✓Journey level certification or related maintenance credential
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The Opportunity
As a Maintenance Technician II, you will help keep our manufacturing equipment running safely and reliably. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. You will also have opportunities to share your knowledge and help develop less experienced maintenance technicians.
How You Will Make an Impact
- •Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical equipment issues
- •Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- •Inspect equipment to identify safety concerns, defects, and needed repairs
- •Install, repair, and adjust machinery, motors, controls, and related components
- •Perform welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulic, and piping repairs as needed
- •Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation
- •Use testing and calibration equipment to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
- •Accurately document maintenance work and parts requests
- •Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other maintenance equipment safely
- •Support and mentor less experienced maintenance technicians
- •Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- •Support equipment performance, quality, and continuous improvement efforts