Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific in Darlington, SC is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as an Electrical Maintenance Technician!

Our Shift Electrical Technicians are an essential part of our manufacturing operations and will be primarily responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of electronic & electrical systems associated with high volume manufacturing equipment (e.g., plate forming presses, automated packaging machinery, industrial printing presses, etc.). This position will partner with our operating teams to troubleshoot, repair, and resolve equipment issues on shift and improve equipment reliability and uptime.

Our work environment is primarily indoors, in a climate controlled and clean environment. This role will require lifting to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time, and working on a 12-hour rotating shift which will include work on both night and days shifts, weekends, holidays, and on overtime as needed.

Starting pay will be based on skill/experience and the successful candidate will be eligible for a $2/hr. shift incentive on all hours worked. This role is a full-time opportunity, and we offer excellent benefit packages.

The Darlington Dixie plant has been in operation for nearly 85 years and is one of the largest employers in Darlington County. Owned by Georgia-Pacific, the site boasts more than 400 employees and produces plates, bowls, and other tableware products. Affectionately known as "Dixie Cup" by many in Darlington the plant shifted its focus to exclusively making plates and bowls in 2020 as part of a $145 million facility upgrade and expansion project. For nearly a century, we've created products that make lives easier. From the first disposable paper cup to our strong and stylish modern plates, the history of Dixie is one of bringing people together.

Responsible for using technical knowledge and craft skills to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work on manufacturing assets (Printing presses, plate presses, conveyors, robots, automated case packing/stacking equipment, etc.) and other equipment / systems at the facility

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and/or controls problems in accordance with plant policies and procedures

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures and issues

High school diploma or GED

2 years electrical technical degree OR 5 or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician

Experience with executing maintenance plans, procuring parts, and documenting work activities

Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 volts

Experience reviewing, developing, and/or modifying work orders for all plant equipment and entering work orders into a facility maintenance system

Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, AC and DC motor controllers and drives

Associate or Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, Electronic Technology or related AND at least 2 years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and/or Control Logix/RS Logix

Experience with Allen Bradley PanelView and FactoryTalk

Experience with servo systems

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics to troubleshoot electrical and electronics issues