E&I Maintenance Technician - Reliability & Controls

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

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock's Roanoke Rapids Mill seeks an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard equipment. The role involves electrical, electronic, and instrumentation maintenance, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will join a team performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for preventive and predictive programs, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of verifiable Electrical or Instrument experience.
• Good understanding of basic math for electrical/electronics.
• Manufacturing and/or Mill experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based operating systems.
• Ability to identify voltage levels with digital multi-meters.
• Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship or equivalent training desired.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.
• Scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock's Roanoke Rapids Mill seeks an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard equipment. The role involves electrical, electronic, and instrumentation maintenance, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will join a team performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for preventive and predictive programs, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and