Industrial Electrician - Newington, NH

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.

Monday-Friday day shift, some nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
170 Shattuck Way
Newington, NH 03801

Watch the following video about our Newington location:

• 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

• 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

• 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, 480
  
  VAC systems, and low voltage DC systems
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs

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 .

The Newington Gypsum facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http: .

Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

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…