Night Shift Industrial Electrician -Dudley, NC Plywood

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring an Industrial Electrician for the Plywood facility in Dudley, NC. The role covers installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment to support quality and production goals. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Starting pay is $28+ per hour plus a $2 shift premium, with a 12-hour shift pattern (4 days on, 4 off) and overtime occasionally available. Day shift runs 7am–5:30pm with a night shift also available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in an electrical field or formal training in electrical/industrial technology.
• Preferred: 1+ year of electrical experience in manufacturing settings.
• Associates degree or higher in electrical tech or related field.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics for troubleshooting and installation.
• Participate in maintenance program to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Repair and upgrade relays, motors, drives and wiring as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

PLC experience

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical controls

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Industrial Electrician for our Plywood facility in Dudley, NC and we are interested in learning more about you! An Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment within the mill to support the long-term quality and production goals of the organization. This role qualifies for a $3000 Sign on Bonus!

• For this role, we anticipate paying starting pay at $28+ per hour (with a $2 shift premium) based on skills and experience. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Shift

• 12 hours on a 4 day on shift and 4 days off schedule. An extra fifth day is occasionally available for overtime if we're busy.
• This role will be trained on day shift before transitioning to night shift.
• We have day shift 7am-5:30pm and a night shift available.

Physical Location

139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC

Our Team

The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific’s largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications. These are great opportunities for motivated and safety-oriented individuals! To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com/plywood-osb.

What You Will Do

• Repair and maintain electrical equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment
• Take an active role in a quality maintenance program to reduce production waste and achieve production quality goals
• Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems such as relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives
• Change out parts; repair or upgrade electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring; and transfer work to the shop as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Complete daily work orders
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Work in a loud/noisy, hot, humid and greasy environment
• Work any shift, variable start times, overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Work with machinery at various heights

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 6 months of experience working in an electrical field, or training from a trade school or college in an electrical or industrial technology field

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• One (1) or more years of related electrical experience at a manufacturing facility
• Military training in a related field
• Associates degree or higher in electrical technology or a related subject
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment
• Experience with single and 3 phase electrical repair/trouble shooting up to 480 volts
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC’s, A/C and D/C motors, motor controllers and drives
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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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 more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

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