Journeyman Industrial Electrician

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Containerboard in Toledo, OR is seeking an Electrical Journeyman to install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems in our mill. The role requires safety focus and flexibility for 8/12 hour shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and on-call hours.

The position offers a pay rate of $45.11 per hour with a generous benefits package and opportunities to grow with the team in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Oregon general (J) or Manufacturing Plant (PJ) license with reciprocity.
• 2+ years electrical experience in industrial or military environments.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve, troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
• Monitor and providing feedback on equipment conditions and potential failure risks
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives
• Make modifications to existing conduit and wiring
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Meet safety guidelines and work at heights and in confined spaces
• Work 8 or 12 hour shift, holidays, weekends, overtime and on call hours as needed

Skills

PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

ABB/Allen-Bradley drives

CMMS experience

AC/DC motors and drives

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medium voltage switchgear

ABB/Allen-Bradley drives (equipment)

AC/DC drives

Job description

We are looking for our next highly skilled Electrical Journeyman team member that is safety oriented and motivated to learn new and exciting tasks and continue growing with Georgia Pacific. This position will require you to work an eight (8) hour shift, holidays, weekends, overtime and on call hours (12 hour shifts) as needed. An Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment in the mill to support the long-term quality and production goals of the organization.

Pay rate for this role is $45.11 per hour with a generous benefits package.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Containerboard in Toledo, OR facility is a containerboard mill that was built in 1957 as the company's first pulp and paper mill. The facility has approximately 400 employees and manufactures both linerboard and corrugated medium on three paper machines, using both virgin and recycled fiber. The mill and its employees are committed to sustainability for the benefit of the environment, society and our business. Georgia-Pacific Toledo Mill, located in Toledo, OR, is an energy plant that converts energy into bulk electrical power and sells to the City. The Power Plant distributes electrical power to the Lincoln County area electrical grid, which delivers it to electricity consumers. To learn more about our packaging division, please visit us at www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do

• Problem solve, troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
• Monitor and providing feedback on equipment conditions and potential failure risks
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives
• Make modifications to existing conduit and wiring
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Meet safety guidelines and work at heights and in confined spaces
• Work 8 or 12 hour shift, holidays, weekends, overtime and on call hours as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• An Oregon general (J) or Manufacturing Plant (PJ) license *Due to Reciprocity, licensing also includes: Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming*
• 2 years or more of electrical experience in an industrial or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Control) and ABB or Allen Bradley drives
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Experience with AC and DC motors, drives and medium voltage switchgears

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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.

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