PLC Electrical Technician - Dudley, NC Plywood

Transmission & Distribution World; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a skilled PLC Electrical Technician for our Dudley, NC plywood manufacturing facility. This hourly role requires safety discipline, troubleshooting expertise, and hands-on maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.

The position offers a challenging environment with a 10-hour shift (Mon–Fri) and weekend variability. Training to begin on days for ~2 months, then move to night shift as needed. Sign-on bonus of $3,000 applies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components.

Responsibilities

• Programming and troubleshooting Control Logix programs.
• Reading electrical schematics, and equipment layouts.
• Assisting with internal and corporate projects and upgrades.
• Troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting, and replacing control devices.
• Supporting electricians with difficult troubleshooting as needed.
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines and policies.
• Helping meet or exceed production waste and quality goals.
• Helping on any shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reading schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Two-year technical degree

5+ years PLC programming experience

Job description

Your Job

Join our team! We are currently seeking an experienced PLC Electrical Technician for our Dudley, NC Plywood manufacturing facility. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment/processes. Maintenance team members will be expected to possess and refine multiple skills.

Salary:

• $35 plus per hour based on experience
• This role is eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus

Shift:

This is currently expected to be a 10-hour shift (Monday – Friday) with occasional weekends. Training for this role would occur on day shift for approximately 2 months before moving to a full-time night position.

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.

What You Will Do

• Programming and troubleshooting Control Logix programs
• Reading electrical schematics, and equipment layouts
• Assisting with internal and corporate projects and upgrades
• Troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting, and replacing control devices
• Supporting electricians with difficult troubleshooting as needed
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines and policies
• Helping meet or exceed production waste and quality goals
• Helping on any shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• At least 3 years of Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing setting
• At least 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• Two (2) year technical degree
• 5+ years’ experience PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

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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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.