Instrument Journeyman Technician - Longview Mill

Smurfit Westrock plc; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 47,711 - 67,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Longview, WA, is seeking a Journeyman Instrument Mechanic to ensure reliable operations in our pulp and paper mill. The position requires 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, journeyman level skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts. The starting wage is $41.98/hour, and benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options. Ideal candidates should have a strong mechanical aptitude and the drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Journeyman Instrument Tech equivalent with two years formal education plus two years relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Work from prints, diagrams, specifications, and instructions for repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical control circuits for motors and PLCs.
• Perform maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Journeyman level skill set

Basic computer usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Instrument Tech equivalent with trade school

Job description

Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock, a pulp and paper mill located in Longview WA, is actively seeking a Journeyman Instrument Mech to support our operations as we strive to reach world class performance levels. The right candidate has a proven record of performance, and in previous jobs, has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up. Ideal candidates initiate their own learning, get along well with others, and are helpful to co‑workers. Candidates must handle the physical job requirements (heat, noise, shift work, work indoors or outdoors) and have the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Work from prints, diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs
• Demolition, installation, testing and inspection of work on electrical systems
• Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices
• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble, and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components
• Instrument technicians perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance department to improve the reliability and uptime of equipment used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process

What you need to succeed

• Must have 4 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent with journeyman level skill set.
• Journeyman Instrument Tech equivalent with two years formal education (certified trade school) plus two years relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to pass a multi‑phase physical.

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $41.98/hour.

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.