Journeyman E&I Electrician

Green Bay Packaging Inc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to support electrical, instrumentation, and control applications across its paper mill operations in Green Bay, WI.

The role involves maintaining PLC, DCS, and drives, along with electrical power distribution and field devices. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or journeyman certificate in industrial E&I, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with PLC/DCS control logic.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I field.
• Paper mill or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across sensors, controllers, instrumentation, and motors.
• Programming experience creating/modifying PLC and DCS logic.
• Ability to work in noisy, dusty, hot or cold manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for instrumentation and electrical control in paper mill operations.
• Support PLCs, HMI, Drives, and control systems.
• Assist with 13.8 kV power distribution, substations, MCCs, and motors.
• Assist with capital projects and documentation updates (schematics, drawings).
• Support reliability programs and plant maintenance activities.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (4-on 4-off) as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC/DCS programming

Team player

Communication

Industrial E&I

Education

Technical degree or Journeyman certificate

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

Robotics

Job 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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