Electrical and Instrumentation Tech

The successful Smurfit Westrock team member will be working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation. Employees must comply with all safety regulations and practices. Smurfit Westrock is a team-based environment. We offer a competitive benefits package; Hourly rates range from $40.28 to $45.67 (shift), health, life, dental and vision plans, 401(K), Pension and employee assistance program, paid Holidays & Vacation (1-3 weeks based on experience). Relocation ($5,000 net) offered to eligible candidates.

We are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Fernandina Beach Mill facility. The successful Smurfit Westrock E & I Technician will support the manufacturing of Pulp and Paper by providing quality maintenance duties to the mill’s equipment reliability and availability. Smurfit Westrock is a team-based environment. The E&I technician will utilize their skills and knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging, in our continuous pulp and paper process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment run ability.

• •Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• •Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24 and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 2300, 4,160 to 13,800 and AC.
• •Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers.
• •An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems
• •Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
• •Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuits
• •Knowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors and transmitters.
• •Working knowledge of control valves
• •Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.
• •A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• •PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• •Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings
• •Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
• •Good written and verbal communication skill

• •High School Diploma / GED is required
• •5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.
• •Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program, preferred.
• •Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.
• •Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-Phase power distribution and Controls.
• •Basic understanding of Programable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.
• •Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.
• •Capable of meeting physical

• •Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• •Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• •A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• •We offer a competitive benefits package; Employees commonly earn more than $100,000 annually, Health, life, dental and vision plans, 401(K), Pension and employee assistance program, paid Holidays & Vacation (1-3 weeks based on experience).
• •Relocation bonus ($5,000) offered to qualified candidates.
• •Candidates will be required to pass a background check, drug screen and job