Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Georgia-Pacific's Wauna Mill is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our world-class maintenance team supporting one of the largest tissue manufacturing facilities in North America.

About the role

You'll work with advanced process control systems, cutting-edge instrumentation, and high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces household brands trusted by millions, including Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Sparkle®, and Vanity Fair®.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance using advanced diagnostic equipment and testing tools
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment
• Calibrate, configure, install, and maintain transmitters, control valves, actuators, analyzers, positioners, meters, and related instrumentation
• Support PLC and DCS troubleshooting to ensure efficient and reliable operations
• Investigate equipment failures and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts
• Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Update technical drawings, maintenance documentation, and work orders
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of an Oregon Electrician License of “Limited Energy Technician Class B” (LEB) or higher
• 1 year or more of Journey level Instrument experience
• Experience with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Experience working with DCS’s (Distributed Control Systems)

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• 2 or more years of maintenance experience in an industrialized, manufacturing environment
• 4 or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
• Experience in Industrial Process Controls (PLC, DCS, control valves, industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, & temperature)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a HSA
• Short-term disability
• 401k with employer match
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days
• Opportunities to further your career

Pay

Starting pay is $57.59 per hour. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement.