Your Job
Do you want to be a part of a team that creates value by performing preventative and corrective maintenance to increase uptime and reliability? If so, then we may have an opportunity for you!
Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Gypsum facility in Lovell, WY. We are looking for individuals with experience in troubleshooting and repairing electric/electronic and mechanical equipment. A successful candidate will consistently demonstrate safe work practices while maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment, be detailed oriented, and self-directed. Also, a candidate must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed while performing tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
Compensation: $33 - $42/hour depending on qualifications
Schedule: Day shift, four 10-hour shifts and will rotate being on call every (4) weeks. The weeks employees are on call, teams work five 8-hour shifts.
The Lovell, WY facility produces a variety of gypsum wallboard products. Wallboard is an affordable, strong and durable construction material used in residential and commercial buildings. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.
What You Will Do in Your Role
- Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining industrial equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures
- Performing preventive maintenance duties on equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance
- Assisting other operators and team members with troubleshooting machinery to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
- Collaborating with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Learning technical skills to keep current with changing operations
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions to job plans
- Recording work results and parts usage in the computerized maintenance management system
- Maintaining all safety guards on equipment and following the lockout/tag out procedures to promote a safe working environment for employees
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Two (2) year technical degree in a related field or two (2) or more years of electrical/mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment such as motor controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), AC drives, and low voltage switchgear
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
What Will Put You Ahead
- Four (4) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multimeters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Experience measuring, cutting, and bending conduit
- Journeyman Electrical License
- Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
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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 much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
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