2nd Shift Electrical Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Electrical Technician to support safe, reliable operation of manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery with a strong electrical background in a fast-paced environment.

This role strengthens electrical and mechanical capability within the maintenance team, aiming to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall performance while prioritizing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in an industrial setting.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery.
• Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices.
• This role involves 8-hour shifts, with occasional overtime up to 16 hours per incident.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment to improve reliability and throughput.
• Perform predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct defects before equipment failure.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints.
• Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems.
• Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand.
• Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities.
• Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness.
• Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification

Tools

PLC troubleshooting tools

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician in our climate-controlled facility in Phoenix, AZ to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong electrical background with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and electrical systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.

These openings are focused on strengthening electrical and mechanical capability within the maintenance organization. Successful candidates will bring depth in troubleshooting, contribute to safer operations, and help improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall performance.

Salary

• Starting pay is $45.50 - $51.00 per hour based on experience. (This includes the $2 differential).
• Shift differential is $2.00 per hour between the hours of 2pm and 6am
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant
• This role is eligiblefor our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift

• This opening is for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm)
• Occasionally there will be need to work the weekend and flexible shifts due to demand and the need for coverage.
• Only candidates who can work on this schedule will be considered.
• Phoenix operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team

This position is intended for technicians with proven electrical and mechanical experience, capable of owning equipment issues from identification through resolution while supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and throughput.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to improve reliability and throughput
• Performing predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints
• Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems
• Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand
• Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities
• Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness
• Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 3 years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery
• Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices
• This role involves 8-hour shifts, with occasional overtime. This position may require up to 16 hours of overtime per incident to support equipment outage recovery.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5 or more years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
• Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (diagnostic level)
• Experience with predictive and precision maintenance techniques
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and throughput
• Experience mentoring or supporting skill development of other technicians

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:Career Opportunities