Electrical & Instrumentation (E & I) Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 35,817 - 53,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Muskogee, OK seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment and maintain machine performance. This role requires reading schematics, working with AC/DC drives, PLCs, and instrument loops, plus preventive maintenance and documentation of daily conditions.

The position supports a 12‑hour rotating shift or day shift, with holidays and overtime as needed; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate/Technical degree or higher in Electrical/Instrumentation is required.
• Two+ years of electrical/electronic/controls troubleshooting in manufacturing or military settings.
• Experience reading electrical schematics/blueprints and using test devices (ammeters/voltmeters/ohmmeters).
• Familiarity with PLC systems and ladder logic; MS Word/Excel skills fine.
• Experience in electronics and maintenance in industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment to maintain machine performance.
• Inspect machinery to identify issues and reliability gaps.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Work with AC/DC drives, PLCs, DCS, and machine interfaces.
• Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and instrument loop drawings.
• Document daily work and machine conditions; communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

MS Word/Excel

PLC basics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

Ammeters

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

PLC systems

Multimeter

Job description

Your Job
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 - $38.86 based on experience. The shift will be 12-hour rotating shift or a Day shift depending on need and to include holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
$2500 sign on bonus!
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 are "under roof" 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 housing 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
• Helping 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
• Understanding 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
• Contacting 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.

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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

Our Benefits

• 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.