Instrumentation Associate

Position

Georgia‑Pacific is hiring an Instrumentation Associate I at its Clatskanie, OR facility. This role is part of a two‑year apprenticeship program. Upon completion, you will be eligible for an Oregon LEB Electrical License and advance to the Journeyman Instrument rate.

Starting pay: $45.63 per hour, with potential progression to $57.59 per hour.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Health Savings Account; short‑term disability; 401(k) with employer match; two weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and other benefits.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance inspections using diagnostic tools and test equipment under the supervision of a journeyman.
• Write work orders, record maintenance results, and read and update drawings and other documentation.
• Calibrate, configure, install, and troubleshoot transmitters, actuators, valves, positioners, meters, testers, and other instrumentation and controls under supervision.
• Facilitate and assist in root‑cause analysis of premature failures, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills to ensure equipment operates as designed per OEM specifications.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in the mill safety program.
• Practice the MBM guiding principles to create continuous transformation and positive growth.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with computers.
• A related technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers).

• Advanced degree or certification in engineering, electrical/mechanical systems, paper manufacturing, or reliability.
• Experience in work order planning, BOM updates and development in SAP.
• 2+ years in the pulp and paper industry.
• 1+ year in maintenance or reliability.
• Experience with basic mechanical maintenance and/or machine troubleshooting.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: