Journeyman Electrician

Smurfit Westrock; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in United States (Michigan) seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems on paper-based packaging production lines.

You will diagnose downtime issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure NEC compliance and strict safety standards while collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to drive reliability and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license is required.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and preventive maintenance skills.
• Commitment to safety and NEC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems on production lines.
• Diagnose downtime issues and restore operation quickly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and manage electrical hazards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial motors & controls

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Electrical schematics

NEC compliance

Job description

Smurfit WestRock seeks a Journeyman Electrician to support its advanced manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, motors, controls, and power distribution for paper-based packaging production lines. You’ll diagnose downtime issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with NEC and strict safety standards. Working in a performance-driven, sustainability-focused environment, you’ll partner with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to drive reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the plant.