2nd Shift Electrical Technician

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician in our climate-controlled facility in Phoenix, AZ to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.

About the Role

This role requires a strong electrical background with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and electrical systems in a fast-paced industrial environment. These openings are focused on strengthening electrical and mechanical capability within the maintenance organization. Successful candidates will bring depth in troubleshooting, contribute to safer operations, and help improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to improve reliability and throughput
• Perform predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints
• Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems
• Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand
• Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities
• Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness
• Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• At least 3 years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery
• Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 5 or more years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role
• Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (diagnostic level)
• Experience with predictive and precision maintenance techniques
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and throughput
• Experience mentoring or supporting skill development of other technicians

Physical Requirements

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment

Pay

Starting pay is $45.50 - $51.00 per hour based on experience (includes a $2.00 shift differential). Shift differential is $2.00 per hour between the hours of 2pm and 6am. This role is eligible for a Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Schedule

This opening is for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm). Occasionally, there will be a need to work weekends and flexible shifts due to demand and coverage requirements. This position may require up to 16 hours of overtime per incident to support equipment outage recovery.