Industrial Electrician - PLC & Controls Specialist

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Newington, NH is seeking an Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation across our gypsum facility. This skilled hourly position emphasizes safety, proactive maintenance, and teamwork to keep production flowing.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and control system issues, installing and repairing equipment, reading schematics, and supporting preventive maintenance while embracing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical or instrumentation & control troubleshooting in manufacturing or military settings.
• Experience diagnosing 24 VDC to 480 VAC electrical/electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC-controlled electrical equipment and automation systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, PLC hardware, motor starters, relays, and drive systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control system issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Work with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Promote and follow safety policies; participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Overtime, weekends, and on-call work may be required to support operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Systems / Instrumentation / Electronic Technology

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Industrial networks

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Newington, NH is seeking an Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation across our gypsum facility. This skilled hourly position emphasizes safety, proactive maintenance, and teamwork to keep production flowing.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and control system issues, installing and repairing equipment, reading schematics, and supporting preventive maintenance while embracing continuous improvement.