Maint Instrument Journeyman - Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX is seeking a Maintenance E&I Instrument Journeyman to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner within a paper mill. The role requires proficiency in both electrical and instrumentation crafts; rotating shifts and overtime may be required.

The position offers competitive hourly pay of $46.65 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting skills in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency or willingness to become proficient in both Electrical and Instrumentation crafts.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Available to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Must be motivated, conscientious and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner within a paper mill.
• Perform preventive, routine, and reactive maintenance including loop tuning, PLC/DCS and drives, 480V/medium voltage, and high voltage work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC/DCS

Electrical systems

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description & Requirements

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 Instrument Journeyman – 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.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $46.65

Company Benefits Eligibility: 90 Days

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

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

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.