3rd Shift Electrical Technician

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician in our climate‑controlled facility in Phoenix, AZ to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong electrical background with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and electrical systems in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

• This opening is for 3rd shift. Starting on Sunday night at 10 pm to 6 am and ending on Friday morning at 6 am.
• Occasionally there will be a need to work weekends and flexible shifts due to demand and coverage.
• Only candidates who can work this schedule will be considered.
• Phoenix operates on a point‑based attendance program.

This position is intended for technicians with proven electrical and mechanical experience, capable of owning equipment issues from identification through resolution while supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and throughput.

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to improve reliability and throughput.
• Perform predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints.
• Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems.
• Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand.
• Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities.
• Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc‑flash awareness.
• Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• At least 3 years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery.
• Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices.
• This role involves 8‑hour shifts, with occasional overtime. This position may require up to 16 hours of overtime per incident to support equipment outage recovery.

• 5 or more years of verifiable experience as an Electrical Technician or Mechanical Technician in a closely related industrial electrical role.
• Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment (diagnostic level).
• Experience with predictive and precision maintenance techniques.
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and throughput.
• Experience mentoring or supporting skill development of other technicians.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day in a loud/noisy, industrial, high‑volume environment.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.