Electrical & Instrumentation Tech — Mill Maintenance Pro

Transmission & Distribution World; Roanoke Rapids, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. This role offers hands-on work with electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems in a dynamic mill environment.

The E&I Technician will repair, maintain, and install plant equipment, participate in root cause analysis for downtime, support preventive maintenance programs, and adhere to safety and environmental

Qualifications

• 4 years of verifiable Electrical or Instrument experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent training desired.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Experience with plant electrical, electronics and instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance alongside mentors.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation maint

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Reading diagrams/schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. This role offers hands-on work with electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems in a dynamic mill environment.

The E&I Technician will repair, maintain, and install plant equipment, participate in root cause analysis for downtime, support preventive maintenance programs, and adhere to safety and environmental