Mechanic IV - Electrical

Rayonier Advanced Materials; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Bonus/Merit

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Rayonier Advanced Materials in Jesup, GA, is seeking a Mechanic, Electrical to maintain mill-wide electrical equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and plan, install, and repair wiring and control equipment.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, VFDs), read drawings/blueprints, and work across varying conditions with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to test electrical and electronic equipment for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial control systems and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Test electrical equipment for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, VFDs).
• Install and repair electrical motors, generators, and control systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PLC

DCS

VFDs

Blueprints

Job description

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM's specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 100 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents. At RYAM, we're shaping the future of talent. RYAM has a specific purpose to be the world's leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

The Mechanic, Electrical Role

The Mechanic, Electrical is responsible for the maintenance for mill wide electrical equipment including preventive and routine maintenance. Will be responsible for planning, installing and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

How you'll shape the future of the Electrical/Instrumentation Department:

• Follows all established safety rules, company policies and procedures, and recognized practices.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Able to test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial control systems and related devices including PLC's, DCS, and VFD's.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install electrical motors, generators, industrial batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breakers panels.

You’ll be someone who can bring:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum five years experience
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Able to work independently
• Able to work in various work conditions and temperatures (inside/outside)

Why you'll love working at RYAM:

• Competitive pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Bonus/Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• EOE/Vet/Disability

We strive to create an environment where every employee has an opportunity for personal and professional growth. From skills training and leadership development programs to tuition assistance, we empower our employees to become highly-effective team members and advance their careers. We offer formal training for professional development and world-class manufacturing skills. RYAM also strives to create a positive work environment and a commitment to best-in-class safety performance.