Industrial Electrician (Warrenton, GA)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Warrenton (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Relocation assistance

Company-provided tools

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA. You will work on critical production equipment, troubleshoot up to 480V, and help drive reliability across the mill.

This role offers strong pay, long-term stability, and opportunities for technical growth in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, instrumentation, and electrical distribution, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience repairing, troubleshooting up to 480V, industrial PLCs, motor controls and drives.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics/blueprints.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo motors and DC systems.
• Experience with instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
• CMMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety policies and participate in the safety program.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment to support production.
• Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Identify improvements and implement them.
• Research parts and submit work orders in CMMS.
• Respond to operator requests on equipment specs and conditions.
• Assist with machine start-up and shut-down and clean-up.
• Document daily work and machine conditions in writing.

Skills

Electrical repair

Industrial PLCs

Motor & drives

Instrumentation

Schematic reading

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Your Job

Warrenton, GA | $34.00–$42.00/hour | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus | 12-Hour Rotating Shift

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA!

In this role, you will work on critical production equipment, solve complex electrical issues, and help drive reliability across the mill. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled electrical professional looking for strong pay, long-term stability, and continued technical growth in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• $34.00–$42.00/hour based on your experience and technical skills
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
• Overtime opportunities based on business needs
• Skills-based pay progression — increase your earning potential as your skills and contributions grow
• Performance-based bonuses: 5% after 90 days and an additional 2% after 270 days, when eligibility requirements are met
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
• Company-provided tools so you have what you need to do the job
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, instrumentation, and electrical distribution

Shift

• 12 hours rotating shift (Rotating shift every two weeks). Work 2-2-3 rotation. Two days on, two days off, three days, then repeat.

Shift Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. days - 5:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. nights.

• The week of orientation will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and you will be assigned your regular shift after your orientation.

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely supporting the production of lumber for our customers. We work collaboratively to improve equipment reliability, address challenges at the source, and support efficient mill operations.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Working with automation, production, and computer system troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electrical equipment to ensure production continuity and efficiency.
• Performing various reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Uses experience to identify and implement improvements.
• Researching parts in electrical/mechanical manuals and submitting work orders in a computerized maintenance management program.
• Responding to operator, quality, and/or supervisor requests on equipment specifications
• Assisting operators or crew members with machine start-up, shutdown or clean up.
• Communicating daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 Volts, Industrial Controls PLCs, Motor Controls, Drives, and Electrical Distribution.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics /blueprints.
• Experience in repairing, troubleshooting, and programming operator interfaces, Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Servo Motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and experience with Distributed Control (DC).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology AND at least two (2) years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment OR four (4) years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical maintenance experience, including fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, and valve identification, application, and welding.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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, ADD, 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information aquí, or tu).