Industrial Electrician - Blue Rapids, KS

Georgia Pacific; Blue Rapids (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Job summary

Georgia Pacific in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking an Industrial Electrician. This role is crucial for maintaining the facility's electrical systems and performing preventative maintenance. The position offers a starting pay of $33.60 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates should have experience in electrical maintenance, be able to troubleshoot mechanical issues, and adhere to safety protocols. Strong applicants will have relevant certifications and experience in high voltage systems and robotics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70 standards.
• Experience working with robotics and high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance on plant machinery.
• Collaborating with operations to identify maintenance needs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Reading electrical schematics

Education

Journeyman Electrical license

Associate degree in Electrical Maintenance

Tools

MP2

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Industrial Plasters facility located in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking motivated, safety‑oriented individuals to join our Maintenance team as an Industrial Electrician. As an Electrician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our facility. This position adds value by identifying and correcting electrical issues before they lead to equipment failure or production downtime. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and completing both scheduled and emergency repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and electrical systems that support the mining and processing of gypsum into specialty, agricultural, and building products.

Shift

Rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Shift placement will be determined based on business needs at the time of hire. Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.

Compensation

Starting pay begins at $33.60 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Working Location

2127 US Highway 77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

What You Will Do

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic equipment, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and machinery internal and external to the plant and inspecting equipment for potential downtime causes
• Installing new equipment
• Recording maintenance and repairs in a computerized maintenance management system (MP2 / SAP) and completing reports and work orders on time to keep accurate records
• Collaborating with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures including performing proper lockout/tag out procedures and actively participating in the safety program
• Cleaning up all areas of responsibility to maintain a safe work environment
• Working in a team environment with fellow employees, supervisors, and managers
• Following any other job-related instructions and performing any other job-related duties requested by supervisor including but not limited to assisting mechanics or production operators as needed
• Assisting Process Controls Engineers and Maintenance Technicians as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Electrical maintenance experience in a commercial, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

What Will Put You Ahead

• Journeyman Electrical license or certification or an Associate degree in Electrical Maintenance
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70 standards
• Three (3) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, A/C and D/C motors, motor controllers and drives
• Experience working with robotics
• Experience working with 480 & 4160 volt systems

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, 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).