Electrical Technician - Albany, GA

Your Job

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

Salary:


* Our starting pay is at $30-$38/hr, depending on experience.


* 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: (6:00am to 6:00pm or 6:00pm to 6:00am)


* Work Tuesday, Wednesday


* Off Thursday, Friday


* Work Saturday, Sunday, Monday


* Off Tuesday, Wednesday


* Work Thursday, Friday


* Off Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Physical Location:
3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

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

Click Georgia-Pacific Lumber, ALBANY, Georgia - Timber Processing March 2021 - YouTube to see how we make lumber.

What You Will Do


* 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.

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:



* Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Elect...