Electrical Technician Trainee

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Electrical Technician Trainee to join our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA! This is a great opportunity to work with the newest technology in Controls and Automation such as the newest versions of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk SE, Ignition, 3D camera systems, Kinetix 5700 and optimization.

Salary:

• Our trainee starting pay is $ 20 /hr.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on your skills, contribution to the overall performance of the mill and completion of the Qualified Person (1000 volt and less) Electrical Standard.
• Tools are provided by the company.

Shift:

• 8a-5p (Hours are dependent on your school schedule, if attending)

Physical Location:

331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, Ga 30828

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

Click https://youtu.be/GWuiSnWUiLs to see how we make lumber.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Assisting with automation, production, and computer system troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electrical equipment to ensure production continuity and efficiency.
• Assisting with various reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Work with team members to identify and implement improvements.
• Learn how to research parts in electrical/mechanical manuals and submit work orders in a computerized maintenance management program.
• Assist responding to operator, quality and/or supervisor requests on equipment specifications.
• Assisting operators or crew members with machine start-up, shutdown or clean up.
• Learn how to communicate daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation to electrical manager.

(Basic Qualifications)

• Current enrolled in an associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior work experience in repairing, troubleshooting, or programming operator interfaces, Allen Bradley PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and experience with Distributed Control (DC).

• Prior mechanical maintenance experience, including fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, and valve identification and application and welding.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .



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 much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

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. Specific eligibility criteria is 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 Opportunities

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. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf