Industrial E&I Technician — PLCs, 3rd Shift + OT

WestRock Company; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K/Retirement Benefits

Wellness plan

Short term disability

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Sawmill in Cottonton, AL is hiring an E&I Technician. The role requires reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues, and strong safety knowledge, including lockout/tagout.

Candidate should be able to work 3rd shift, overtime, and be familiar with 480V 3-phase motor starters, hydraulics, and VFDs. HS diploma or GED required with prior industrial experience or certificate.

Qualifications

• Industrial E&I experience or equivalent certificate/diploma
• Ability to read electrical and instrumentation drawings/schematics
• Understands lockout/tagout and safety procedures
• Capability to troubleshoot electrical issues independently
• Familiar with 480V 3-phase motor starters and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Skills

Electrical schematics & drawings

PLCs & ladder logic

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Variable Frequency Drives

Lockout/Tagout safety

Motor starters 480V 3-phase

AC/DC circuits (240V/120V/24V)

Education

2–4 years industrial E&I certificate/diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Amp probe

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Sawmill in Cottonton, AL is hiring an E&I Technician. The role requires reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues, and strong safety knowledge, including lockout/tagout.

Candidate should be able to work 3rd shift, overtime, and be familiar with 480V 3-phase motor starters, hydraulics, and VFDs. HS diploma or GED required with prior industrial experience or certificate.