Plant Electrician — PLCs, VFDs & Mill Maintenance

Twin Rivers Paper Company; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored Apprentice Program

Job summary

Twin Rivers Paper Company, a century-old integrated specialty paper producer based in Maine, is hiring a Plant Maintenance Electrician for its New York operations. This on-site role supports electrical maintenance across production lines, conveyors, motors and control systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical circuits, read schematics and operate test equipment, with an apprentice program to develop new talent.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical/electronic maintenance experience and ability to troubleshoot systems.
• Prefer candidates with PLC, motor controls, and VFD knowledge.
• NYS Plant Maintenance Electrician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities.
• Repair and maintain motors, conveyors, and process equipment.
• Perform general electrical work including conduit, wiring, and terminations.
• Conduct electrical/mechanical tests to locate issues and verify repairs.
• Plan and install complex electrical equipment and control panels.
• Diagnose faults and replace defective parts; test and adjust.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Use of test equipment

Conduit/wiring

Education

AAS degree in electrical engineering

High School diploma with 3-5 years experience

NYS Plant Maintenance Electrician certification

Tools

PLC technology

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Twin Rivers Paper Company, a century-old integrated specialty paper producer based in Maine, is hiring a Plant Maintenance Electrician for its New York operations. This on-site role supports electrical maintenance across production lines, conveyors, motors and control systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical circuits, read schematics and operate test equipment, with an apprentice program to develop new talent.