E & I technician - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity:

The successful Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will be required to repair, maintain, and install plant electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment. Employee must function at high levels of quality and efficiency while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Good communication skills are a necessity. Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work practices/procedures. Extensive experience dealing with basic industrial safety topics such as lockout, fall protection, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and guarding is required.

What You Need To Succeed:

• Manufacturing and/or Mill experience strongly preferred.


• Working knowledge of computer programs using Windows based operating systems.


• Must have a good general working knowledge of the location of all power sources for all mill equipment.


• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to identify voltage levels using a digital multi-meter.


• Must have 2 to 4 years of documented experience in most the following:
  
  
  • Able to work safely around electrical and other Industrial equipment
  
  
  • A Working knowledge of all hand tools and possess the tools necessary to perform the tasks
  
  
  • Be familiar with the uses of a Multimeter
  
  
  • Working knowledge of Microprocessors
  
  
  • Familiar with AC and DC motor controls
  
  
  • Familiar with level, flow, and pressure control instrumentation
  
  
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
  
  
  • Working knowledge of computer and systems.
  
  
  • Basic Pneumatics
  
  
  • Basic Hydraulics
  
  
  • PLC & DCS ladder logic
  
  
  • HS diploma or GED equivalent
  
  
  • Verifiable Electrical and Instrument experience.
  
  
  • Good understanding of basic math for electrical/electronics
  
  
  • Willing to work a rotating shift scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed
  
  
  
  

What we offer:

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


• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities


• Attractive compensation 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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.