Service Technician - Reedley, CA

Georgia Pacific Corrugated is seeking a skilled Service Technician at our Mechanical Packaging facility in Reedley, CA.

The qualified candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude and requiring minimal supervisor.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, and extensive electrical knowledge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:


* 8 - 10 hour shifts during the busy season (May to September)


* Rotating weekend coverage (on call)



*Must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule which require night and weekend calls.

Some over-time and holidays (if needed) are required.

Work Benefits:


* Company truck


* Company cell phone


* Travel and expense credit card


* Essential work tools

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to do each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are typical of the physical demands, work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Basic Qualifications:


* One (1) year or more of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.


* One (1) year or more experience troubleshooting and performing preventive and predictive maintenance functions on equipment including motor starters, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers, control panels, electrical distribution systems, instrument calibration & repairs, control loop tuning & repairs, and distributed process control systems.

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead):


* Efficient troubleshooting and programming knowledge using PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)


* Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new software applications


* Able to read and interpret electrical schematics/blueprints


* Experience with Variable Frequency Drives.

(Allen Bradley, Eaton,Toshiba) a plus.


* At least two (2) years of experience working as an Electrical Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment


* Knowledge and experience of 3 phase 480-volt and 240-volt electrical systems



* Working knowledge of box forming equipment iPak, Boix, SWF, Plemons, etc.


* Corrugated experience

What you will Do in Your Role

Mechanical Responsibilities:


* Fabricating, welding, electrical, light plumbing.


* Troubleshoots to avoid down-time and reacts with urgency to any problems that arise.


* Performs machine changeovers as required.


* Changes and repairs motors, chains, pneumatics, and gears when required.


* Communicates with machine operators and supervisor.


* Performs other duties and assists others in the department as needed.


* Preventive Maintenance Responsibilities:


* Checks to make sure all safety guards and features are working and in place.


* Performs all o...