Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Georgia‑Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant in Mount Jewett, PA has an opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Technician.

Georgia‑Pacific in Mount Jewett, PA manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for various residential and industrial applications.

The Electrical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment within the mill to support the long‑term quality and production goals of the organization. This position also performs preventative maintenance to ensure electrical equipment reliability.

Electrical Maintenance Technicians will train Monday‑Friday for the first 3‑6 months. After training, the EMT will work 12‑Hour Rotating Shifts on a modified Dupont schedule, working 14 of every 18 days, with every other weekend as a requirement. Individuals in this position are also required to work on holidays, weekends, and any necessary overtime.

Shift

Hours:

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST

An uploaded resume is preferred to be considered for this role. Example: MS Word or PDF resume document.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and circuits
• Maintain, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and components on pneumatic systems, control devices, and hydraulic equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

• Completion of a trade school degree in the Electrical or Electronics field
• Two or more years’ experience in Industrial Electrical work
• Experience installing, examining, replacing, or repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and motor controllers
• Experience with running conduit and installing electrical infrastructure to code
• Experience using Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Controls; identifying major components, wiring input/output cards, and reading basic ladder logic diagrams

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.