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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Electrical Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience with industrial controls including PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems in a manufacturing or sawmill environment.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation such as flow, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• One of the following:
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• 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.

• Minimum of four (4) years of electrical/electronic or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.

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.
At Koch, employees are empowered to unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, actively participating in our safety program with a focus on OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on sawmill production electrical equipment including conveyors, debarkers, chippers, saws, kilns, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, and electrical distribution to ensure continuous, efficient production.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to sawmill operations.
• Work closely with automation, production, and computer systems to support equipment start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Research parts and order electrical/mechanical supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with operators and crew members to resolve equipment issues promptly and safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance work, repairs, and updates to electrical drawings.
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and safety.