PLC Controls Maintenance Technician

PLC Controls Maintenance Technician

Georgia‑Pacific Clarendon OSB has an incredible opportunity for a PLC Controls Maintenance Technician at their oriented‑strand board (OSB) facility in Alcolu, SC. Our electrical maintenance technicians are responsible for troubleshooting and repairing 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. We are looking for a candidate that has experience troubleshooting PLCs.

The job is a day shift position with a Monday‑Friday schedule, normal hours 7:00 am–3:00 pm EST. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, shifts, holidays, and overtime if needed.

• Opportunities for Growth:
  This isn’t just a job; it’s the beginning of a career. We’re seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization.
• Variable Pay:
  In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.
• Competitive Benefits Package:
  As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

• 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.
• Two (2) years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance and/or an electrical‑related trade school degree.
• Experience using programmable logic controls (PLC).

• 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.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.