Electrician Journeyman

The opportunity:

WestRock, a pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively seeking a Journeyman Electrician to support our operations as we strive to reach world class performance levels. The right candidate has a proven record of performance, and in previous jobs, has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up. Ideal candidates initiate their own learning, get along well with others, and are helpful to co-workers. Candidates must handle the physical job requirements (heat, noise, shift work, work indoors or outdoors) and have the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Work from prints, diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs

• Demolition, installation, testing and inspection of work on electrical systems

• Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices

• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components

• Electrical technicians perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance department to improve the reliability and uptime of equipment used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.

What you need to succeed:

• Must have at least four years\u2019 experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a Journeyman level electrician or two years\u2019 experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment as a Journeyman Electrician and two years formal education (certified trade school program) in either Electrical or Instrumentation.

• 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.

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $41.98/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.

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.

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.