Industrial Electrical Technicians - $3500 Sign On Bonus! Talladega, AL

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Industrial Electrical Technicians to join our Lumber facility in Talladega, AL! This role includes a $3500 Sign On Bonus!!

Salary:

• Our starting pay is at $32-$44/hr. depending on experience.

* $ 5.00/hour shift premium for any hours worked Friday - Sunday (overtime rules apply).

• Relocation Benefits may be available
• 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: (Day Shift: 6:00am to 6:00pm 2/2/3 Schedule)
• Night Shift: Sunday- Wednesday 6pm-6:00 am

Physical Location:
400 Ironaton Cutoff Road, Talladega, AL 35160

Our Team

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

Click https://youtu.be/GWuiSnWUiLs to see how we make lumber.

What You Will Do

* Maintain and troubleshoot Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electronic overload units, and other types of electrical equipment

• Troubleshoot and maintain various sizes of switch gear
• Performing various reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Uses experience to identify and implement improvements.

* Perform both breakdown and planned electrical maintenance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
• 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, automation, and electrical components.
• Experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics.

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 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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

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

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).