Maint Electrical Journeyman - Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hourly pay $45.18

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX seeks a Maintenance E&I Electrical Journeyman to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems inside a paper mill. The role requires versatility across craft areas and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to work rotating shifts and overtime, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting skills in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Available to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities, good communication and computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner within a paper mill.
• Single craft Electrical and Instrument applicants will be required to become proficient in both crafts.
• Preventive, routine, and reactive maintenance activities, including instrument and electrical troubleshooting skills, loop tuning, PLC/DCS and drives, 480V/medium voltage, and high voltage skills.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer skills

Team player

Rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma/GED

Apprentice program or trade school preferred

Tools

PLC/DCS

Electrical instrumentation

Electrical safety

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Maintenance E&I Electrical Journeyman – Evadale, TX

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced Maintenance E&I Electrical Journeymen for our Paper Mill in Evadale, TX.

Job Summary

Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains the electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner within a paper mill. Single craft Electrical and Instrument applicants will be required to become proficient in both crafts.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive, routine, and reactive maintenance activities, including instrument and electrical troubleshooting skills, loop tuning, PLC/DCS and drives, 480V/medium voltage, and high voltage skills.

Requirements

• Troubleshooting skills in electrical and instrumentation systems
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Available to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities, good communication and computer skills
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved apprentice program and/or technical or military trade school is highly preferred.
• Five + years industrial experience in their craft.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $45.18

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.