Electrical Maintenance Technician

Georgia Pacific; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,843 - 55,277; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentive $2/hr

Full benefits package

12‑hour rotating shifts

Job summary

Georgia‑Pacific in Darlington, SC is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the shift electrical team. The Technician will perform corrective and preventive maintenance on electronic and electrical systems for high‑volume manufacturing equipment including plate forming presses, automated packaging machinery, and industrial printing presses.

The role supports operating teams to troubleshoot, repair, and resolve issues on shift with the aim of improving equipment reliability and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical technical degree or 5+ years' experience as Industrial Electrician preferred.
• Experience with maintenance planning, parts procurement, and documenting work activities.
• Experience with single and 3‑phase electrical repair up to 480V.
• Experience entering and updating work orders in a CMMS.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, AC/DC motor controllers, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance on manufacturing assets (printing presses, plate presses, conveyors, robots, automated case packing/stacking equipment).
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and/or controls problems per plant policy.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures and other issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Equipment reliability

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical technical degree or 5+ years experience as Industrial Electrician

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

ControlLogix/RSLogix

PanelView

FactoryTalk

Servo systems

Job description

Overview

Georgia-Pacific in Darlington, SC is seeking a qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our shift electrical team. The Technician will be responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems supporting high‑volume manufacturing equipment, including plate forming presses, automated packaging machinery, and industrial printing presses. The role will partner with operating teams to troubleshoot, repair, and resolve equipment issues on shift, aiming to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors in a climate‑controlled clean room. Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working a 12‑hour rotating shift (night, day, weekends, holidays). Overtime may be required as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay is based on skill/experience. Successful candidates are eligible for a $2/hr shift incentive on all hours worked. This is a full‑time position offering an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance on manufacturing assets (printing presses, plate presses, conveyors, robots, automated case packing/stacking equipment, etc.).
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and/or controls problems in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures and other issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of an electrical technical degree or 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Experience executing maintenance plans, procuring parts, and documenting work activities.
• Experience with single and 3‑phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 volts.
• Experience reviewing, developing, and modifying work orders for plant equipment, and entering them into a facility maintenance system.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, AC and DC motor controllers, and drives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, Electronic Technology, or related field with at least 2 years of trouble‑shooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and/or Control Logix/RS Logix.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PanelView and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with servo systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics to troubleshoot electrical and electronics issues.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Additional information.