E&I Technician

Georgia Pacific; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 57,859 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated in Sheboygan, WI is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong PLC/DCS knowledge, and the ability to read electrical schematics. This on-site position offers 1st shift hours and a competitive pay rate. Join a team focused on safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo systems and AC/DC motors 24–480 VDC.
• Expertise reading electrical/mechanical schematics/blueprints.
• Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, programming HMI/DCS instrumentation.
• Able to read and write code.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Install, calibrate, monitor, and modify PLC, HMI, and DCS control instrumentation.
• Read electrical diagrams and schematics; use testers for motors and drives.
• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks; support EI&A projects for new/existing installs.
• Mentor peers and maintain safety standards including NFPA 70 arc flash and OSHA rules.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation troubleshooting

HMI/DCS programming

Reading schematics/blueprints

Maintenance planning

Education

Two-year degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS/HMI software

Infrared thermography

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team in Sheboygan, WI!

Salary:$42 - $47 per hour

Shift:1st shift (6am-2pm)

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
• Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
• Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components, etc.
• Use advanced ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
• Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
• Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
• Planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
• Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.

Expectations:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
• Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
• Postured for routine on-call status 24-7.
• Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
• Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.
• Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC
• Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints
• Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
• Experience reading and writing code.

What Will Put You Ahead

• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment.
• Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.