Industrial Electrical Technician - Talladega, AL

Salary & Compensation

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Industrial Electrical Technicians to join our Lumber facility in Talladega, AL! This role includes a $3500 Sign On Bonus.

• Starting pay is $32-$44/hr depending on experience.
• $5.00/hour shift premium for any hours worked Friday - Sunday (overtime rules apply).
• Relocation benefits may be available.
• Ability to increase compensation based on skills and contribution to overall performance of the mill.

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This includes overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• 12‑hour rotating shift (rotates every 28 days).
• Week of orientation:
  Monday 9:00 am‑5:00 pm;
  Tuesday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Regular shift will be assigned after orientation.
• Shift hours:
  Day Shift 6:00 am‑6:00 pm (2/2/3 schedule).
• Night Shift Sunday‑Wednesday 6:00 pm‑6:00 am.

400 Ironaton Cutoff Road, Talladega, AL 35160

• Maintain and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, electronic overload units, and other electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various sizes of switch gear.
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Use experience to identify and implement improvements.
• Perform both breakdown and planned electrical maintenance.

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with single and three‑phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 V, industrial controls, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, automation, and electrical components.
• Experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics.

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology AND at least two (2) years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment OR four (4) years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in repairing, troubleshooting, and programming operator interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and experience with Distributed Control (DC).
• Mechanical maintenance experience, including fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, valve identification and application, and welding.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aqui, or tu).