Plant Electrician
Listed on 2026-09-28
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Georgia-Pacific's Leominster, MA facility is seeking a skilled Plant Electrician to join our team. In this role, you will use your electrical expertise to improve equipment reliability, solve meaningful problems, and help our facility operate safely and efficiently. This is an opportunity to work in a manufacturing environment where your contributions matter; your ideas are valued, and your expertise can make a visible impact on production performance and continuous improvement.
OurTeam
Georgia-Pacific's Leominster, MA facility uses state-of-the-art technology to manufacture Dixie® cutlery, a trusted brand used in homes and businesses across the country. Our maintenance team works closely with operations and engineering to solve challenges, improve reliability, and support safe, efficient production. We value initiative, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Individuals who enjoy taking ownership, contributing ideas, and helping improve how work gets done will find opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
This position pays $35-$45 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and job-related qualifications as well as a shift differential ($1 for days, $2 for nights). Highly skilled candidates may be eligible for a higher starting rate consistent with our compensation philosophy. We have openings for 12-hour
overnight and daytime shifts. Plant Electricians work some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required and maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical equipment and circuits to support safe, reliable production
- Install and commission equipment in accordance with OSHA requirements and applicable electrical codes
- Perform preventive maintenance activities that improve equipment reliability and maximize facility uptime
- Interpret electrical, process, and instrumentation drawings to diagnose issues and identify solutions
- Support equipment upgrades, continuous improvement projects, and successful equipment startups
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, labor hours, and service-order documentation in the MP2 system
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while contributing ideas that create value and improve performance
- Two (2) years or more of electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Licensed electrician (i.e., journeyman), as required in the state of MA
- Experience interpreting process, instrumentation, and electrical drawings
- Experience with Control Logix, Device Net, and Control Net
- Experience with 480 volt motors
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We AreAs a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).