Industrial Electrician - Blue Rapids, KS

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific Industrial Plasters facility located in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking motivated, safety-oriented individuals to join our Maintenance team as an Industrial Electrician.

As an Electrician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our facility.

This position adds value by identifying and correcting electrical issues before they lead to equipment failure or production downtime.

You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and completing both scheduled and emergency repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and electrical systems that support the mining and processing of gypsum into specialty, agricultural, and building products.

Shift:
Rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m.

to 7:00 a.m.
Shift placement will be determined based on business needs at the time of hire.

Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.

Compensation: Starting pay begins at $33.60 per hour.

We're also offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Working Location: 2127 US Highway 77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

What You Will Do


* Troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic equipment, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems


* Performing routine and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and machinery internal and external to the plant and Inspecting equipment for potential downtime causes


* Installing new equipment


* Recording maintenance and repairs in a computerized maintenance management system (MP2 / SAP) and completing reports and work orders on time to keep accurate records


* Collaborating with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs


* Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures including performing proper lockout/tag out procedures and actively participating in the safety program


* Cleaning up all areas of responsibility to maintain a safe work environment


* Working in a team environment with fellow employees, supervisors, and managers


* Following any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor including but not limited to, assisting mechanics or production operators as needed


* Assisting Process Controls Engineers and Maintenance Technicians as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Electrical maintenance experience in a commercial, industrial or manufacturing environment


* Mechanical trouble shooting skills


* Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

What Will Put You Ahead


* Journeyman Electrical license or certification or an Associate degree in Electrical Maintenance


* Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70 standards


* Three (3) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician


* Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC's, A/C and D...