Electrician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific OSB is seeking to fill an Electrician position at our Fordyce, AR facility.

This position adds value by finding and correcting problems within the facility before they cause a process shutdown or equipment breakdown.

The successful candidate will be willing and able to perform routine preventative maintenance and emergency or scheduled repairs on plant equipment, machinery, or systems.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Fordyce, AR manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB) structural panels of compressed wood used in housing construction and remodeling.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit.

Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management ™ philosophy which guides everyday decision-making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefits from the value they create.

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 system 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, various types of personal protective equipment (hard hat, eye protection, gloves, aprons, face shields, harnesses, hearing protection, flame retardant clothing, etc.)

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

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

• Willing to work any shift, including weekends

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED

• One (1) or more years of electrical repair and troubleshooting experience in a high-speed manufacturing, industrial or military environment

• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair/troubleshooting up to 480 volts

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical schematics

• Experience and knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements regarding electrical safety

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing PLCs

What Will Put You Ahead

• Current forklift license or able to attain one within 6 months

• Three (3) or more years of electrical repair and troubleshooting experience in a high-speed manufacturing, indus...