Electrician Technician

International Paper•Bowling Green, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems for corrugating and converting equipment. The technician will diagnose and repair electrical issues from 24V control systems up to 480V power distribution, adhering to safety practices. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, control system, and robotic issues to minimize downtime, diagnosing equipment failures using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis, and supporting Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs with fault finding and ladder logic adjustments. The position also requires installation, maintenance, and repair of Variable Frequency Drives, Photo Eyes, Limit Switches, and Servo Motors/motion control systems. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting and supporting FANUC robotics systems, including diagnosing alarms, performing basic teach pendant operations, and supporting end-of-arm tooling and safety circuits. Preventative maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, presses, and stackers is also a key responsibility. The technician must be able to read and understand mechanical prints, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams, as well as install, wire, and repair electrical panels, control circuits, and field devices. Experience with setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining HMIs, and replacing, testing, and aligning three-phase motors is required. The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals, along with supporting equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, is essential. Collaboration with operations and maintenance team members to resolve equipment concerns, clear communication with all facility levels, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures are also critical. Accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage is required. The role may also involve fabrication of equipment (welding), making adjustments to improve productivity, identifying unusual sounds indicating potential trouble, and dismantling equipment to access defective parts. Familiarity with tools and equipment such as drill presses, welding (arc and gas), pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, lubrication/preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance is expected. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of hands-on electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (24V–480V)
Experience troubleshooting PLC systems (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens)
Experience working with VFDs, sensors, servo systems, and motor controls
Experience troubleshooting FANUC robots in a production environment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of hands on electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Electrical certification or associate degree in electrical technology or related field
Experience in corrugated, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing environments
Familiarity with NEC (National Electrical Code) standards
Experience with robotic programming and automation integration

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems supporting corrugating and converting equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical issues ranging from 24V control systems up to 480V power distribution while following International Paper safe work practices
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, control system, and robotic issues to minimize downtime
Diagnose equipment failures and apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
Troubleshoot and support Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, including fault finding and ladder logic adjustments
Install, maintain, and repair Variable Frequency Drives, Photo Eyes, Limit Switches, Servo Motors and motion control systems
Troubleshoot, maintain, and support FANUC robotics systems, including diagnosing alarms and fault codes, performing basic teach pendant operations and program adjustments, and supporting end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and safety circuits
Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.
Install, wire, and repair electrical panels, control circuits, and field devices
Experience setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining HMI’s
Replace, test, and align three-phase motors
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with operations and maintenance team members to resolve equipment concerns
Clearly and effectively communicate will all levels in the facility
Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures
Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage
Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs. Be able to make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.
Drill presses, welding, gas, arc, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, lubrication/preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
Other duties assigned