Electrical Maintenance Technician (E&I)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Alcolu (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Alcolu, SC is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a day shift position. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and components, with a focus on growth opportunities in the manufacturing environment. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields. Competitive benefits included, such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Electrical/Electronic/Controls troubleshooting experience in a relevant environment.
• Ability to maintain, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and VFDs.
• Experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and circuits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and components in pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Circuit maintenance

Mechanical and electrical schematics

Education

Associate/Technical degree in relevant field

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Clarendon OSB has an incredible opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Technician (E&I) at our oriented‑strand board (OSB) facility in Alcolu, SC. 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 needs of the mill can be met.

This is a DAY SHIFT position with a Monday ‑ Friday work schedule. The expected normal schedule for the position is 7:00am ‑ 3:00pm EST. However, the employee must be willing to work weekends, shifts, holidays, and overtime if needed.

• 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.
• 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 Georgia‑Pacific, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

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)

• 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, industrial, or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Benefits vary by geographic region and eligibility criteria may apply.

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.