Industrial Electrician: PLC & Automation Expert (Day Shift)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Newington, NH is seeking an Electrician for our gypsum facility. This skilled hourly role requires a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

You will work Monday–Friday day shift with occasional nights, weekends and overtime, reading electrical schematics and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Willingness to train and adapt to new systems.
• Strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC-controlled electrical equipment and automation systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, PLC hardware, motor starter circuits, relay logic circuits, and AC/DC drive systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control system issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Safety compliance

Education

Formal training in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC hardware

HMIs

VFDs

Industrial networks

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Newington, NH is seeking an Electrician for our gypsum facility. This skilled hourly role requires a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

You will work Monday–Friday day shift with occasional nights, weekends and overtime, reading electrical schematics and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to keep production running smoothly.