Journeyman E&I Electrician

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to support electrical, instrumentation, and control applications across the paper mill operations. You will maintain PLC/DCS, drives, power distribution, motors, and I/O devices to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a technical degree or journeyman cert, and the ability to work in a fast-paced factory environment. A 12-hour rotating 4-on 4-off shift may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or journeyman in industrial E&I with relevant experience.
• Paper mill or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting of sensors, switches, controllers, instrumentation, transmitters, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to instrumentation and electrical control for paper mill operations.
• Support PLCs, HMI, Drives, and other control systems.
• Assist with 13.8 kV power distribution, substations, MCCs, and motors.
• Maintain programs and update schematics, drawings, and documentation.
• Support reliability programs like thermography and motor/power analysis.
• Participate in daily activities, shutdowns, and capital projects related to process controls and E&I.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

PLC programming

DCS systems

HMI

Field devices

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging Inc., Green Bay Paper Mill Division is seeking additional Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to provide support for electrical, instrumentation, and control applications for all paper mill operations. Technicians in this position will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization's PLC, DCS, Drives, Power Distribution, motors, and I/O field devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to all manufacturing operations for instrumentation and electrical control applications, including paper machine, secondary fiber, automated warehouse, effluent treatment, and boiler room
• Support process control systems and associated field devices
• Support PLCs, HMI, Drives, and other control systems
• Support 13.8 kV Power Distribution, Substations, MVSs, MCCs, 4160V and 480V motors
• Support operations and troubleshooting of issues
• Support capital projects installations of instrumentation and control devices
• Manage changes to our systems by keeping programs backed-up and updating documentation, schematics, and drawings
• Successfully support daily activities, periodic shutdowns for fabric changes/maintenance, long-term planning and capital projects related to the process controls and E&I department
• Support Reliability programs such as Thermography, Ultrasound, Motor and Power Analysis
• 12-hour rotating 4-On 4-Off shift work may be required. Positions filled by shop seniority.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I type field with relevant experience
• Paper mill or other industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels
• Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of various electrical sensors, switches, controllers, instrumentation, transmitters, automated valves, calibrations, industrial communications, robotics, motion control and AC/DC control power
• Programming experience including the ability to create, monitor, modify PLC and DCS control logic
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including periods of time in noisy, dusty, hot or cold environments
• Ability to work with plant personnel, engineering groups, and outside contractors to ensure the proper execution of work
• Prioritization of time and work
• Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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