E&I Maintenance Technician — Plant Reliability & Controls

Smurfit Westrock; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard equipment in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment, supporting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years of verifiable Electrical or Instrument experience.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance under supervision.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Assist with root cause analysis for unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Interpret diagrams and schematics for process control.
• Complete work orders and maintain change-control documentation.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Digital Multi-Meters

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard equipment in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment, supporting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and adhering to safety guidelines.