ELECTRICAL & INSTRUEMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Avature; Muskogee (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to support their manufacturing operations. This role involves troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and production goals are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of PLC systems and electrical schematics. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to innovative solutions and quality products in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus, making it an exciting career move.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of troubleshooting experience in manufacturing or military.
• Experience with PLC systems and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to maintain performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on machinery.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

PLC Ladder Logic

AC/DC Drives

Electrical Schematics Reading

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation technology

Tools

Ammeters

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Georgia Pacific's Consumer Products Group is seeking candidates for an Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Technician opportunity supporting our Muskogee, OK Tissue, Towel, and Napkin Mill. This individual will work with supervisors, mentors, coworkers, and others to gain knowledge and skills in our manufacturing environment and to ensure that the electrical and mechanical needs of the mill can be met. The pay range will be $26.00 - $37.64 based on experience. The shift will be 7:00 am – 3:00 pm to include holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Sign on Bonus: $2500

Our Team

Located on the Kerr-McClellan Navigational Channel (Arkansas River) on about 640 acres of land, the Muskogee consumer products operation spans across approximately 70 acres (or 2,900,000 square feet) of manufacturing and warehouse space, employing approximately 830 employees. We are the second largest employer in the Muskogee, OK area and 45th in the state! Our non-union facility operates on 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The site houses 2 of the 13 largest tissue machines in the world and paper machines that produce an average of 900 tons of paper per day. Our finished product consists of a mix of 40% Retail and 60% Commercial.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to maintain expected machine performance.
• Inspect machinery to identify issues or reliability/production gaps.
• Create and lead an environment where the team strives toward zero incidents in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Help facility meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Communicate daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance department related to assembly and repairs.
• Work with and troubleshoot AC and DC voltages ranging from 24 volts to 13200 volts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspection routes that help to maintain and improve machine reliability.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC Drives, PLC Controls, DCS, and Machine Interfaces.
• Understand PLC Ladder Logic for various controllers and interfaces, troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLC. Inspect, clean, calibrate, and maintain low and medium voltage distribution equipment.
• Perform a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure.
• Read/interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, single line electrical drawings, hydraulic prints, pneumatic diagrams, technical manuals, and instrument loop drawings.
• Contact vendors and manufacturers as needed for support with issue resolution.
• Perform tasks requiring lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling for 8 hours per day.
• Work in elevated and confined spaces.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One or more of the following:
• Associate/Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology.
• A minimum of two or more years of Electrical/Electronic/Controls troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or military environment.
• Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
• Experience utilizing electrical test devices such as Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Ohmmeters.
• Experience in PLC systems, including understanding PLC ladder logic.
• Experience in computer skills with MS Word and Excel.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in Fanuc or Industrial Robotics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a Power Plant, Pulp and Paper, Converting, Palletizing, and/or Automation Equipment operations.
• Experience with Servos and Servo Controllers.
• Experience with PLC programming logic and troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLC.
• Experience with systems integration to include advanced PLC troubleshooting experience and understanding Arrays and Servo control within the PLC logic.
• Experience with HMI Programming.
• Bachelor's degree or Higher in Electrical or Instrumentation technology.
• (5) or more years of manufacturing or industrial experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and Instrumentation equipment.

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.

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.

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 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.