Industrial Electrician - Newington, NH

Koch•Newington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific has an opening for an Electrician 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.

Requirements

Proven hands on electrical or instrument & control systems troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment OR Associates degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology and proven hands-on electrical experience
Experience in diagnosing and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VAC

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and controls systems in a manufacturing setting
Working knowledge and/or certifications related to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks
Experience with power distribution systems and components, including 3-phase motor controls, 480VAC systems, and low voltage DC systems
Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics
Experience with preventative maintenance programs

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC-controlled electrical equipment and industrial automation systems
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, 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
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
Work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed to support operations
Communicate effectively with team members across shifts and departments