CCF J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

Global cellulose fibers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Columbus, MS is seeking a J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain electrical systems, troubleshoot PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and perform scheduled maintenance.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work a four-day 10-hour schedule (Mon-Thu 7:00am–5:30pm) with every fourth Friday an 8-hour day, at the Columbus Cellulose Fibers facility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• 3+ years verifiable experience as a J1 Electrical technician.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Strong safety, quality and ethics standards.

Responsibilities

• Electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair.
• Conduit and wire installation; lighting repair.
• PLC and drive troubleshooting and repair; instrumentation calibration.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Drive troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PLCs

AC/DC drives

instrumentation tools

Job description

Position Title:

J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician (CCF)

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$41.17/hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Our maintenance technicians generally work a four day 10-hour schedule…Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm with every fourth Friday scheduled as an 8-hour day (7:00am-3:30pm).

About The Role:

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business. This is a J1 level Electrical Maintenance Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, as well as instrumentation / control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required

• Eligible for employment in the US
• Three (3) or more years verifiable experience as a J1 Electrical technician

• Previous multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.
• Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment.

Preferred:

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical).

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability

• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions

• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

662-243-4000

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].