Electrician / Electrical Technician
This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a corrugated manufacturing environment. You will support production by diagnosing and resolving issues with PLCs, motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment, while also performing electrical installations and system upgrades. The position requires 2–4 years of industrial electrical experience, strong schematic and PLC ladder logic reading skills, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and minimizing equipment downtime.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in corrugated manufacturing operations.
- Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment to support continuous production.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement effective solutions.
- Perform electrical installations, modifications, and system upgrades as needed to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting and some mechanical maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
- Use SAP or similar systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and update equipment records.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and support overall plant performance.
- Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical and mechanical systems.
- Participate in testing and assessment processes as part of the hiring and onboarding process, including a 30–40 minute technical test and panel interview.
Essential Skills
- 2–4 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
- Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting for industrial equipment and systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting in a production setting.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting and maintaining motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment.
- Ability to perform some mechanical maintenance alongside electrical work.
- Experience using SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems.
- Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and minimizing equipment downtime.
- Solid work history with good tenure in previous roles.
- Willingness to complete a 30–40 minute technical test and participate in a panel interview.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Graduation from a technical school is a plus.
- Previous military experience is a plus.
- Experience working in a union environment is beneficial.
- Background in corrugated manufacturing or similar heavy industrial settings is advantageous.
Why Work Here?
You will join a large, stable organization with a strong global presence and a clear focus on growth and internal promotion. There is significant room for advancement, with the majority of supervisors, managers, and leads promoted from within the production floor. You will be part of a union environment that supports structured work practices and offers opportunities to build a long-term career in renewable fiber-based products and packaging.
Work Environment
You will work in an older, large-scale manufacturing facility of approximately 315,557 square feet that is not temperature controlled, so conditions may vary with the seasons. The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotating pattern, providing a predictable rotation of workdays and days off in a continuous production environment. The facility focuses on corrugated packaging and related fiber-based products, utilizing industrial electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, along with SAP-based maintenance tracking.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lithonia, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.73 - $37.73/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lithonia, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.