Maint Instrument Journeyman - Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock Company; Texas; On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Drug screening after conditional offer

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Maint Instrument Journeyman for our paper mill. The role involves inspecting, testing, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems to keep plant operations safe and efficient.

Single-craft applicants must become proficient in both electrical and instrumentation areas. The position supports preventive and reactive maintenance, and requires flexibility for rotating shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Good communication and computer skills; decisive, motivated, team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems in a paper mill.
• Participate in preventive, routine, and reactive maintenance; handle PLC/DCS and drives; work with 480V/medium voltage and high voltage systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Instrumentation systems

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice program or technical/military trade school

Tools

PLC/DCS

Drives

Job description

Maint Instrument Journeyman - Paper Mill

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: $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.