Industrial Electrician - Newington, NH

Koch•Newington, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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