2nd Shift Electrical Technician – $45.50–$51/hr + OT & Bonus

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

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.