Top Journeyman – Electrical and Instrumentation

Green Bay Packaging; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Company 401(k) and Pension

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging in Morrilton, AR is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to provide hands‑on technical support for plant instrumentation and electrical control systems. The role involves working with PLCs, drives, substations, and power distribution to keep operations running smoothly.

You will document changes, back up programs, and assist in maintenanceShutdowns and capital projects, while engaging in reliability programs such as thermography and motor

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I field with relevant experience.
• Paper mill or other industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross‑level messaging.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy and hot/cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for instrumentation and electrical control systems across manufacturing operations.
• Support PLCs, drives, and other control systems.
• Assist with 13.8 kV power distribution, substations, MCCs, 4160V and 480V motors.
• Document changes, back up programs, and update schematics/drawings.
• Support plant shutdowns, capital projects, and reliability programs.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Electrical power

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Industrial E&I degree or Journeyman certificate

Tools

PLC systems

DCS control

Industrial robotics

Job description

Position Overview

Be a part of a motivated team responsible for providing hands‑on technical support to all manufacturing operations for instrumentation and electrical control applications of the mill.

Responsibilities

Safety and environmental awareness of actions while performing job functions. Providing hands‑on technical support to all manufacturing operations for instrumentation and electrical control applications, including paper machine, secondary fiber, automated warehouse, effluent treatment, and boiler room. Supporting process control systems and associated field devices. Supporting PLCs, Drives, and other control systems. Supporting 13.8 kV Power Distribution, Substations, MVSs, MCCs, 4160V and 480V motors. Supporting operations and troubleshooting of issues. Supporting capital projects installations of instrumentation and control devices. Managing changes to our systems by keeping programs backed‑up and updating documentation, schematics, and drawings. Successfully supporting daily activities, periodic shutdowns for fabric changes/maintenance, long‑term planning and capital projects related to the process controls and E&I department. Supporting Reliability programs such as Thermography, Ultrasound, Motor and Power Analysis.

Qualifications

Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I type field with relevant experience. Paper mill or other industrial manufacturing experience preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines. Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of various electrical sensors, switches, controllers, instrumentation, transmitters, automated valves, calibrations, industrial communications, robotics, motion control and AC/DC control power. Programming experience including the ability to create, monitor, modify PLC and DCS control logic. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including periods of time in noisy, dusty, hot or cold environments. Ability to work with plant personnel, engineering groups, and outside contractors to ensure the proper execution of work. Prioritization of time and work. Use of self‑initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines. Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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