Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician - Newington, NH

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific has an opening for an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician at our gypsum facility in Newington, NH.

This is a skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday day shift, some nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed

Plant's Address:
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
170 Shattuck Way
Newington, NH 03801

Watch the following video about our Newington location: https://youtu.be/6GHIm5A0sKs

What You Will Do


* Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems


* Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLC hardware, motor starter circuits, relay logic circuits, and AC/DC drive systems


* Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control system issues on manufacturing equipment


* Seek to improve skill and knowledge assets, accept training as needed or required


* Train other System and Electronic Technicians


* Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability


* Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation


* Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues


* Assist with installation, startup, and modification of control systems and equipment


* Promote and support a strong safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures


* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime


* Take ownership of equipment performance


* Learn new technologies and challenge the status quo


* Work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed to support operations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Basic working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment, with the ability to safely troubleshoot and support manufacturing operations


* Experience working independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment


* Experience communicating effectively with team members across shifts and departments

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and controls systems in a manufacturing setting


* Hands on experience troubleshooting recurring equipment failures, identifying root cause, and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime.


* Experience using electrical test equipment, PLC diagnostic, schematics and ladder logic to isolate faults and restore equipment safely and efficiently


* Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks


* Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics


* Experience with preventative maintenance programs

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