E&I Technician – 3rd Shift, PLCs & 480V Systems

WestRock Company; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

401K/Retirement Benefits

Wellness plan

Short term disability

Job summary

WestRock Company – Smurfit Westrock Sawmill in Cottonton, AL is seeking an E&I Technician. The role requires 3-5 years of industrial E&I experience or 2-4 years of E&I certificate/diploma. You will read electrical/instrumentation schematics, use test equipment, and troubleshoot PLCs and hydraulic systems.

Strong safety practices (LOTO) and the ability to work on 480V systems, on 3rd shift with overtime are required; high school diploma or GED is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years industrial E&I experience or 2-4 years industrial E&I certificate/diploma from an accredited school.
• Ability to work safely and understand Lock out / Tag out procedures.
• Ability to interpret electrical and instrumentation schematics and drawings.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment: multimeter, megger, amp probe.
• Good understanding of PLCs and ladder logic and to troubleshoot independently.
• Familiar with 480V 3‑phase motor starters and 240V/120V/24V circuits.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Willingness to work overtime and 3rd shift; pass written testing requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

Industrial E&I experience

LOTO safety

Schematic reading

PLCs & ladder logic

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems knowledge

VFD knowledge

Overtime / 3rd shift availability

Written testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years industrial E&I certificate/diploma

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Multimeter

Megger

Amp probe

Job description

WestRock Company – Smurfit Westrock Sawmill in Cottonton, AL is seeking an E&I Technician. The role requires 3-5 years of industrial E&I experience or 2-4 years of E&I certificate/diploma. You will read electrical/instrumentation schematics, use test equipment, and troubleshoot PLCs and hydraulic systems.

Strong safety practices (LOTO) and the ability to work on 480V systems, on 3rd shift with overtime are required; high school diploma or GED is essential.