Electrical Maintenance Technician

Georgia Pacific; Kane (McKean County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Competitive benefits package

Variable pay based on performance

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in McKean County, PA is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment to meet production goals. Ideal candidates should have a trade school degree in Electrical or Electronics and at least two years of industrial electrical experience. The role offers growth opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a challenging work environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Completion of a trade school degree in Electrical or Electronics field.
• Two or more years' experience in Industrial Electrical work.
• Experience installing conduit and electrical infrastructure to code
• Knowledge of reading ladder logic diagrams and electrical/mechanical schematics

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and circuits.
• Maintain, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and VFDs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.

Skills

Reading electrical and mechanical schematics

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving abilities

Conduit installation

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

Trade school degree in Electrical or Electronics

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

VFDs

Job description

Your Job

Georgia‑Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant in Mt Jewett, PA has an incredible opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Technician.

• Opportunities for Growth: This isn't just a job; it's the beginning of a career. We're seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization.
• Retention Bonus: We value dedication and commitment; this role is eligible for a retention bonus after successful completion of a 90‑day probationary period and at 1 year of employment, paid as a percentage of earnings.
• Variable Pay: In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.
• Competitive Benefits Package: As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more.

Responsibilities

Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment within the mill to support the long‑term quality and production goals of the organization. This position also performs preventative maintenance to ensure electrical equipment reliability.

Electrical Maintenance Technicians will train Monday‑Friday on days for the first 3‑6 months. After training, the EMT will work 12‑hour rotating shifts on a family‑friendly modified Dupont schedule, working 14 of every 18 days, with every other weekend as a requirement. Individuals in this position are also required to work on holidays, weekends, and any necessary overtime.

Shift Hours: 6:00AM – 6:00PM EST and 6:00PM – 6:00AM EST

An uploaded resume is preferred to be considered for this role. Example: MS Word or PDF resume document.

What You Will Do

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and circuits.
• Maintain, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and components on pneumatic systems, control devices, and hydraulic equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Completion of a trade school degree in the Electrical or Electronics field.
• Two or more years' experience in Industrial Electrical work.
• Experience installing, examining, replacing, or repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and motor controllers.
• Experience with running conduit and installing electrical infrastructure to code.
• Experience using Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Controls; identifying major components, wiring input/output cards, and reading basic ladder logic diagrams.

Compensation Philosophy

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