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Electrical and Instrumentation Tech

Smurfit Westrock

Roanoke Rapids, NCJob$31.19–41.56/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$31.19–41.56/hr
Location
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Smurfit Westrock is hiring an Electrical and Instrumentation Tech. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment at Smurfit Westrock's Roanoke Rapids paperboard mill, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting control systems, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance.

Key focus areas include Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Important skills include Digital Multimeter and Basic Math. Preferred (not required): DCS, PLC, Windows Operating System, and Blueprint Interpretation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DCSPLCWindows Operating SystemDigital MultimeterBlueprint InterpretationPreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisBasic Math

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED4+ Years Electrical or Instrument ExperienceManufacturing or Mill ExperienceTwo-Year Technical Degree or Apprenticeship or Equivalent TrainingWillingness to Work Rotating ShiftAbility to Work Weekends Holidays and Varying Conditions

Full job description

Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Are you a skilled E & I maintenance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our Roanoke Rapids Mill team is seeking experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians (E&I) to help maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment.

The E/I Technician will repair, maintain, and install plant electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment

Pay Range: $31.19 - $41.56 per hour (based on education and experience)

What You\u2019ll Do

  • Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.

  • Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).

  • Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.

  • Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.

  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

What You Need to Succeed

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • 4 years of verifiable Electrical or Instrument experience: (or a combination of both)

  • Good understanding of basic math for electrical/electronics

  • Manufacturing and/or Mill experience strongly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of computer programs using Windows based operating systems.

  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to identify voltage levels with the use of digital multi-meters

  • Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training desired

  • Willing to work a rotating shift

  • Scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed

  • Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor)

Keywords: Maintenance & Engineering , Electrician, E&I technician, Electrical and Instrumentation, mechanical maintenance, electrical

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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