Industrial Electrical Technician | PLC & PM Maintenance

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Gurdon (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Lumber facility in Gurdon, Arkansas is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team. This experienced electrician role focuses on maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventing downtime to support production goals.

The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of industrial 3-phase 480V systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. We expect at least two years in a manufacturing setting and relevant electrical training or licensing.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Completion of 2 years of an accredited electrical training program or Arkansas Electrical Journeyman license, or similar military experience.
• Efficient troubleshooting and PLC programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems, instrumentation, machinery, and low voltage switchgear.
• Install and make changes to industrial electrical equipment.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and perform electrical PMs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear PPE as required; work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

3-phase 480V systems

PLC programming

Computer literacy

Electrical schematics

Education

Electrical training program

Arkansas Journeyman license

Military electrician experience

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Lumber facility in Gurdon, Arkansas is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team. This experienced electrician role focuses on maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventing downtime to support production goals.

The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of industrial 3-phase 480V systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. We expect at least two years in a manufacturing setting and relevant electrical training or licensing.