Electrician Intermediate - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Intermediate Industrial Electricians perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance department to improve the reliability and up-time of equipment used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process. You will work alongside other trade professionals under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Service and maintain existing electrical equipment, including plant lighting and receptacle circuits, motors, starters, relays, push buttons, limit switches, special control switches, timers, counters, motor control centers, control panels and transformers, as well as the test equipment needed to do this servicing.
• Maintain power distribution equipment, including high voltage transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, starters, motors, and transmission lines.
• Electrical Construction, including installation of conduit and wiring for power distribution and lighting; panel building; installation of conduit and wiring for machine and equipment controls; layout, planning and installation of control systems including programmable controllers, drives, servo systems, etc.; installation of communication and data systems.
• Troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment using the necessary test equipment like voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.

What you need to succeed:

• Successful completion of a formal or vocational education program within the last three years or have worked in an industrial manufacturing environment as a sub journeyman Electrician or E&I Technician 2 out of the last 5 years.
• Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to pass a multi-phase physical.
• Must agree to complete sub-journeyman training program through training and testing provided by the company to reach Journeyman level status.

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $29.15/hour.

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.