Electrical Technician - Albany, GA

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Electrical Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

Salary:

• Our starting pay is at $30-$38/hr, depending on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• 12-hour rotating shift (rotates every 28 days)
• The week of orientation will be 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday and 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Regular shift will be assigned after orientation.
• Shift Hours: (6:00am to 6:00pm or 6:00pm to 6:00am)
• Work Tuesday, Wednesday
• Off Thursday, Friday
• Work Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Off Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work Thursday, Friday
• Off Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Physical Location:
3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

Click Georgia-Pacific Lumber, ALBANY, Georgia - Timber Processing March 2021 - YouTube to see how we make lumber.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, actively participating in our safety program with a focus on OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on sawmill production electrical equipment including conveyors, debarkers, chippers, saws, kilns, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, and electrical distribution to ensure continuous, efficient production.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to sawmill operations.
• Work closely with automation, production, and computer systems to support equipment start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Research parts and order electrical/mechanical supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with operators and crew members to resolve equipment issues promptly and safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance work, repairs, and updates to electrical drawings.
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and safety.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 Volts, Industrial Controls, Motor Controls, Drives, and Electrical Distribution.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics /blueprints.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology AND at least two (2) years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment OR four (4) years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in repairing, troubleshooting, and programming operator interfaces, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and experience with Distributed Control (DC).

• Mechanical maintenance experience, including fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, and valve identification and application and welding.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

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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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

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.