Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - Augusta

Job Summary

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light medium and heavy-weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3000 acres the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Papers largest paperboard facility and critical to the success of our strategy and future.

What you will do

This position performs electrical & instrumentation troubleshooting in a heavy industrial environment. Specific skills necessary include preventive maintenance on AC and DC motors including changing direction inspecting and testing brush gear and windings troubleshooting transformer ratings and overcurrent protection connections for various transformers calibration proper repair precision installation successful start-up and reliability of all related facility equipment. Instrument flow level pressure temperatures. Hydraulic systems analytical instrumentation PID controls loop tuning open-loop and closed-loop control. Valves such as smart solenoid and pneumatic positioners. Control valves (application sizing and selection) actuators and limit and position switches.

What you will need

• A commitment to safety and quality including personal protective equipment (hard hat ear protection steel-toed shoes and safety glasses) and following all safety procedures (lockout/tagout confined spaces etc.).
• Able to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule including overtime and holidays on a regular basis and with last-minute notification.
• Able to learn through self-directed study and desire for advancement.
• Able to work in an industrial environment including temperature extremes (warm/hot) dust and dirt around hazardous chemicals noise heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection).
• Able to attend work regularly with an excellent attendance record.
• Work both independently and in a team environment.
• Frequent standing walking bending stooping crouching reaching grasping and climbing.
• Able to move wrists hands and/or fingers to turn valves and make adjustments to equipment.
• Able to climb ladders and work in high places.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrate a positive attitude towards fellow employees and supervision.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic mechanical ability to make adjustments to the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Crane or hoist experience required
• Skid steerer operation preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Able to read computer screens or other electronic devices.

The general schedule is Monday through Friday 8-hour assignment; however must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally which may include early mornings nights weekends and/or holidays.

Total Rewards Details
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience offering a comprehensive total reward package. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidates job-related knowledge skills education and experience. Benefits including medical dental vision and more generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days personal days and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at .

Compensation:
Starting pay will be determined based on the successful completion of a skills assessment and placement within one of the classifications outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA):

• E&I Associate: $27.82 per hour
• E&I J1: $36.54 per hour
• E&I J3: $44.75 per hour

Candidates will be evaluated through a skills assessment to determine the appropriate classification and corresponding rate of pay.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.

Required Experience:

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