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Join our team! We are currently seeking an experienced PLC Electrical Technician for our Dudley, NC Plywood manufacturing facility. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment/processes. Maintenance team members will be expected to possess and refine multiple skills.

Salary:

• $35 plus per hour based on experience
• This role is eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus

Shift: This is currently expected to be a 10-hour shift (Monday – Friday) with occasional weekends. Training for this role would occur on day shift for approximately 2 months before moving to a full-time night position

Physical Location:
139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC

Our Team

The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific’s largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.

What You Will Do

• Programming and troubleshooting Control Logix programs
• Reading electrical schematics, and equipment layouts
• Assisting with internal and corporate projects and upgrades
• Troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting, and replacing control devices
• Supporting electricians with difficult troubleshooting as needed
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines and policies
• Helping meet or exceed production waste and quality goals
• Helping on any shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• At least 3 years of Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing setting
• At least 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• Two (2) year technical degree
• 5+ years’ experience PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

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