Electrical and Instrumentation Tech

Smurfit Westrock•Florence, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock’s Florence, South Carolina Mill is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic candidate with maintenance skills in electrical and instrumentation or mechanical disciplines. The role provides technical expertise and maintenance services to assigned areas to support high equipment reliability. It involves routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance; assistance with machinery installation and disassembly; and accurate documentation for machinery and mobile equipment. The technician inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains equipment, supports preventive maintenance and continuous improvement, and maintains good housekeeping while following safety and environmental requirements. The position works rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Candidates must be able to meet the stated physical demands. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must undergo drug screening before starting employment.

Requirements

Successful completion of a two-year associate degree in an industrial-related discipline or equivalent military training, or three years of experience working as a journeyman in Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright, Machinist, or Pipefitting/Welding.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must demonstrate maintenance aptitude and skills in either mechanical or electrical/instrumentation disciplines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Strong safety mindset and commitment to working safely.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the shift.
Competencies include safety, execution, adaptability to change, customer focus, decision-making, initiative, problem-solving, influence and persuasion, quality, integrity, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Formal training or practical experience in heavy industry or similar services.
Current or past certifications such as a State Master Electrician license or welding certifications.

Responsibilities

Function and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Troubleshoot equipment effectively and read and understand equipment manuals and drawings.
Document repairs and inspections accurately.
Use computer systems to look up bills of materials and stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
Use rigging equipment and techniques with working knowledge.
Follow job safety requirements and comply with environmental policies and guidelines.
Provide technical expertise and maintenance services to assigned areas to support equipment reliability.
Use precision maintenance tools and practices.
Perform routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance; assist with machinery installation and disassembly; and document machinery and mobile equipment accurately.
Maintain excellent housekeeping.
Support continuous improvement through preventive maintenance practices and use of basic preventive maintenance tools.
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment.