E&I Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock · Longview Corrugated, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Longview Corrugated, WA. E&I 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 Corrugating manufacturing process.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 59 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 45%
- ✓ PLC 38%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Longview Corrugated
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, calibrate and test a wide variety of instrumentation (including but not limited to transmitters, actuators, environmental analyzers, sensors, Encoders, potentiometers, meters, tubing and control valves) for improved reliability and uptime.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and metering control instruments to include but would not be limited to control valves, transmitters, heat trace panels, cylinders, solenoid valves etc.
- ◆Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware, maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware.
- ◆Read, interpret and perform wiring tasks according to specifications and schematics for the installation and repair of Corrugated equipment.
- ◆Troubleshoot PLC, and software and hardware, making recommendations and performing software changes.
- ◆Troubleshoots, repairs and installs wiring circuits, transformers, motors, variable frequency drives, Servo drives, protective devices, control devices, and lighting system in compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
- ◆Safely work with a wide variety of precision hand and power tools related to field and shop work such as electronic and electric test equipment, etc.
- ◆Work with other departments in the planning of and installation of new equipment and system upgrades.
- ◆E&I 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 Corrugating manufacturing process. This includes all tasks performed by a Journeyman Mechanic in addition to the above as well as any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓Must have at least four years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a Journeyman level E&I Technician or two years’ experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment as a Journeyman Electrician or Instrument Technician and two years formal education (certified trade school program) in either Electrical or Instrumentation.
- ✓3 years’ industry experience as a Journeyman Mechanic/Maintenance Technician (facility, large equipment electrical and mechanical)
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and can demonstrate knowledge of: Electrical schematics, Mechanical systems, PLCs, HVAC, Air Compressors, Hydraulic systems and/or paperboard converting systems based on previous experience
- ✓A Journeyman License, Preferred
- ✓2 years of electrical experience under a qualified journeyman electrician, preferred.
- ✓Working under the direction of a state licensed journeyman, preferred.
- ✓Working within a company defined program with 2 years of directed experience and passing of a proficiency test, preferred.
- ✓Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.
- ✓High School Diploma or G.E.D
- ✓Must be able to work a variety of shifts
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Location: Longview, WA
Summary
As an E&I Technician you will have complete involvement in routine or emergency maintenance as well as corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance and basic care for all electrical and mechanical equipment and their related controls.
What we offer
- •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.
- •The E&I Tech classification has a current hourly rate of $48.48 for full certification.
- •In addition, WestRock offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, retirement, an employee assistance program, fitness reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement programs, and paid holidays, and vacation. You will also be eligible for many discounts available exclusively to WestRock employees.
- •Relocation assistance may be provided.
The selection process
The selection process may also include, computer-based aptitude testing, panel interviews, field testing.
The starting rate for this position is $52.97, depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.