Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Multi-craft Maintenance Technicians in our climate-controlled facility in Tolleson, AZ to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong electrical background with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and electrical systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.

These openings are focused on strengthening electrical and mechanical capability within the maintenance organization. Successful candidates will bring depth in troubleshooting, contribute to safer operations, and help improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall performance.

Salary: Starting pay is $34.50 – $46.50 per hour based on experience. Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant. This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift: This facility works a 5-2-2-5 schedule. These are 12 hour shifts working 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, you will work both shifts on the rotating schedule. Every 2 weeks you will rotate between working days and nights. Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered. Tolleson operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team: This position is intended for technicians with proven electrical and mechanical experience, capable of owning equipment issues from identification through resolution while supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and throughput.

What You Will Do: Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to improve reliability and throughput. Performing predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, starters, sensors, and control circuits. Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints. Diagnose electrical failures related to AC/DC motors, VFDs, and control systems. Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and meet customer demand. Support safe equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities. Apply OSHA electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash awareness. Partner with operations and mechanical technicians to minimize downtime. Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Support standard work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications): At least 5 years of verifiable experience as an Multi-craft Maintenance Technician or in a closely related industrial electrical role. Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, electrical sensors, control wiring, and industrial machinery. Commitment to working safely and following electrical and mechanical best practices. This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule.

What Will Put You Ahead: Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification. Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (diagnostic level). Experience with predictive and precision maintenance techniques. Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and throughput. Experience mentoring or supporting skill development of other technicians.

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements: Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment. Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment.