Electrical & Instrumentation (E & I) Technician

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Group is seeking candidates for an Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Technician opportunity supporting our Muskogee, OK Tissue, Towel, and Napkin Mill. This individual will work with supervisors, mentors, coworkers, and others to gain knowledge and skills in our manufacturing environment and to ensure that the electrical and mechanical needs of the mill can be met.

About the role

Located on the Kerr-McClellan Navigational Channel (Arkansas River) on about 640 acres of land, the Muskogee consumer products operation spans approximately 70 acres (or 2,900,000 square feet) of manufacturing and warehouse space. The facility employs approximately 830 people and is the second largest employer in the Muskogee, OK area. Our non-union facility operates 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The site houses two of the 13 largest tissue machines in the world, producing an average of 900 tons of paper per day. Our finished product consists of a mix of 40% Retail and 60% Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to maintain expected machine performance
• Inspect machinery to identify issues or reliability/production gaps
• Create and lead an environment where the team strives toward zero incidents in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Help the facility meet or exceed production and quality goals
• Communicate daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance department related to assembly and repairs
• Work with and troubleshoot AC and DC voltages ranging from 24 volts to 13200 volts
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspection routes that help to maintain and improve machine reliability
• Troubleshoot AC/DC Drives, PLC Controls, DCS, and Machine Interfaces
• Understand PLC Ladder Logic for various controllers and interfaces, troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLC
• Inspect, clean, calibrate, and maintain low and medium voltage distribution equipment
• Perform a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure
• Read/interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, single line electrical drawings, hydraulic prints, pneumatic diagrams, technical manuals, and instrument loop drawings
• Contact vendors and manufacturers as needed for support with issue resolution
• Perform tasks requiring lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling for 8 hours per day
• Work in elevated and confined spaces

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• One or more of the following:
  • Associate/Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology
  • A minimum of two or more years of Electrical/Electronic/Controls troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or military environment
  • Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
  • Experience utilizing electrical test devices such as Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Ohmmeters
  • Experience in PLC systems, including understanding PLC ladder logic
  • Experience in computer skills with MS Word and Excel

Qualifications

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience in Fanuc or Industrial Robotics in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within a Power Plant, Pulp and Paper, Converting, Palletizing, and/or Automation Equipment operations
• Experience with Servos and Servo Controllers
• Experience with PLC programming logic and troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLC
• Experience with systems integration to include advanced PLC troubleshooting experience and understanding Arrays and Servo control within the PLC logic
• Experience with HMI Programming
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Instrumentation technology
• Five or more years of manufacturing or industrial experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and Instrumentation equipment

Pay

The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $38.86 per hour based on experience. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available.

Schedule

This position requires a 12-hour rotating shift or a day shift, depending on need. The role includes working holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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 well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance (where applicable)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance (where applicable)