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Journeyman Electrician at WestRock

WestRock Kalamazoo, MI $41+/hour

Job Description

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.

Do you hold a Journeyman Electrician card? Are you licensed with the State of Michigan?

Want to make $41.38 Per Hour Starting Out with an excellent benefit package?

Come learn more about Smurfit Westrock Battle Creek MI Paper Mill!

We are looking for Industrial Journeyman Electricians!

Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Experienced with 480 VAC , 3 phase along with lower voltages.
  • Able to trouble shoot and repair semi-automated production equipment.
  • Experience with trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of large DC and AC motors.
  • Able to effectively use standard electrical test equipment including volt meter , amprobe and megger
  • Familiar with and able to safely apply with the National Electrical Code and other local safety codes, policies, and procedures.
  • Able to read and interpret facility blueprints and equipment technical manuals.
  • Able to perform electrical construction projects and repair .

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Delta V Control Logix PLCs .
  • Experience with AC and DC drives in fan, pump, and conveyor applications.
  • Ability to set up AC and DC drives.
  • Experience with HMI touch screens.
  • AutoCAD.


Additional Requirements:
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Willing and able to work varying shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
  • Willing to work in a tobacco free environment.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


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

$85k beats the market for Electricians nationally

National salary averages
$85k
↑ 37% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$39k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $106k

Senior roles pay 67% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+10%
10yr growth
81,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024