3rd Shift Electrical Technician

Koch•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician in their climate-controlled facility in Phoenix, AZ to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong electrical background with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and electrical systems in a fast-paced industrial environment. These openings are focused on strengthening electrical and mechanical capability within the maintenance organization. Successful candidates will bring depth in troubleshooting, contribute to safer operations, and help improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall performance.

Requirements

At least 3 years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery
Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices
This role involves 8-hour shifts, with occasional overtime.
This position may require up to 16 hours of overtime per incident to support equipment outage recovery.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (diagnostic level)
Experience with predictive and precision maintenance techniques
Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and throughput
Experience mentoring or supporting skill development of other technicians

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to improve reliability and throughput
Performing predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits
Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints
Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems
Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand
Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities
Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness
Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives