Electrical Maintenance Technician

Georgia‑Pacific’s Dixie® Consumer Products division is seeking qualified safety-oriented individuals to join our team at the Lexington, KY manufacturing operation as a Level II Systems & Electronic Technician.

This is a highly skilled Level II position requiring a thorough understanding of electrical controls, troubleshooting, installations, maintenance, electrical safe work practices, and computer skills.

There is a $3000 Sign-On Bonus and the pay for this position starts at $36.85 per hour.

Our teamworks 12-hour shifts starting at either 6:55AM or 6:55PM. Must be flexible to work days and/or nights, as well as weekend and holiday hours.

Georgia‑Pacific’s Lexington, KY facility utilizes state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Dixie products, a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country. Our skilled tradespeople provide specialized knowledge and troubleshooting expertise to keep our assets reliable.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair PLC hardware
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motor starter circuits
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair relay logic circuits
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drive systems
• Maintain plant wide electrical system
• Troubleshoot and maintain control systems on various production equipment using schematics, meters, PLC logic and experience
• Seek to improve skill and knowledge assets, accept training as needed or required
• Train other System and Electronic Technicians
• Obtain and apply knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) and LOTO
• Identify work-place hazards and apply safe work practices, at all times
• Work in and promote a team environment – provide support to fellow employees as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Demonstrate motivation and ability to take on project work
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work from lifts and ladders required as needed along with becoming qualified in the operation of scissors lift, articulating boom lift, fork truck and other mobile equipment

• Five (5) years or more as an Industrial Electrician, Controls Technician, or related Field
• Three (3) years or more experience with installing equipment from schematics, blueprints, sketches, one-line drawings, specifications, and installation of electrical and electronic hardware
• Experience in the use of multi-meters, amp meters and other electrical troubleshooting tools
• Experience measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling, and installing conduit and other electrical enclosures as needed

• Journeyman license
• Experience with PLC system processors and troubleshooting within PLC logic
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing servo drive systems
• Minimum one (1) year experience with program servo, VFD, and minor robotic drivers
• Experience troubleshooting PMCs or Plastic Thermoforming Machines or related equipment
• Experience troubleshooting Printing Presses, Slitting Machines, or related equipment

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As 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.

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