E&I Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock · Demopolis Pulp, AL

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Demopolis Pulp, AL. , you will maintain and improve the reliability of critical electrical instrumentation, and process control systems that support safe and efficient mill operations.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, PLC, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 88 other live reliability postings in Alabama.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 56%
Welding 48%
✓ PLC 47%
✓ Root cause 27%
EHS / safety 26%
Tooling 22%

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What You Need

to Succeed

Required Qualifications

✓High school diploma or GED required.
✓Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
✓Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment.
✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical manuals.
✓Working knowledge of motor controls, control valves, transmitters, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.
✓Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment.
✓Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
✓Ability to safely work around mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
✓Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and callouts as needed.
✓Commitment to safety and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Associate degree, technical diploma, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
✓Industrial maintenance experience in a pulp and paper, chemical processing, manufacturing, or continuous-process environment.
✓Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-based control systems.
✓Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and automation equipment.
✓Experience maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and electrical distribution equipment.
✓Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical training.
✓Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
✓Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.

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The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will maintain and improve the reliability of critical electrical instrumentation, and process control systems that support safe and efficient mill operations. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to troubleshoot equipment, execute maintenance activities, and minimize downtime. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring equipment performance, supporting production goals, and helping deliver quality products to our customers

How You Will Make an Impact

•Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to support safe and reliable mill operations.
•Install, repair, and optimize electrical distribution equipment, motors, controls, and instrumentation across the facility.
•Support operational reliability by identifying root causes of equipment issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
•Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to plan and execute maintenance activities that minimize downtime.
•Utilize and maintain PLC, DCS, VFD, and related automation systems to ensure efficient process performance.
•Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while performing maintenance activities.
•Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
•Demonstrate commitment to Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity, respect, and operational excellence