Industrial Electrician (Madison, GA)

Koch•Madison, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring an Electrician for its Madison, Georgia plywood facility, which manufactures pine plywood panels and siding for residential and light commercial construction. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment, including troubleshooting and modifying PLC and DCS systems. The anticipated pay range is $32 to $38, depending on experience and knowledge level. The work takes place in an industrial environment that may be hot, cold, dusty, and noisy, and may involve shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or industrial military environment.
At least one year of experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
At least one year of experience in industrial electrical repair, process controls, and/or instrumentation.
Ability to provide personal metric and standard tools, such as socket and wrench sets and Allen T-handles.
Ability to perform tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights of up to 100 feet.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with single- and three-phase electrical repair and/or troubleshooting up to 480 volts, reading electrical and maintenance schematics or blueprints, measuring, cutting, and bending conduit, and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components.
Two or more years of experience with Rockwell Automation software, such as ControlLogix, FT View, RSLinx, and FT Linx.
Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
Military or apprenticeship experience in PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, or related areas.
College coursework in Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems, or Control Theory.

Responsibilities

Problem-solve, troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment.
Understand, troubleshoot, and modify programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS).
Provide feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, and corrections or additions to job plans.
Install new conduit and wiring and modify existing conduit and wiring.
Follow safety rules and regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.