Electrical and Instrumentation; E&I Tech

Job Overview

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility in Augusta, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Maintenance team.

Salary: $44/hr

Hours: Flexible. Candidates must be available to work any shift, including overtime, holidays, and weekends.

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

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• Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve downtime events quickly and effectively.
• Support operations in maintaining machines at centerline conditions and standard operating speeds.
• Identify and initiate maintenance repairs as required to sustain equipment performance.
• Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
• Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
• Use craftsman level experience with low‑med‑high voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
• Use advanced ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low‑med‑hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
• Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
• Efficiently operate and train HMI and robotics system controls.
• Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
• Manage E&I projects for new/existing installations.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
• Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
• Postured for routine on‑call status.
• Competently work to provide EI&A specific electrical assistance to all areas of the plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
• Mentor/Train peers to bridge knowledge gaps between multi‑craft and electrical, instrumentation & automation specific focuses.

• Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, servo-controlled systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC.
• Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/blueprints.
• Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.

• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment.
• Experience using infrared technology to diagnose potential electrical failures.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are military ready and second‑chance employers.

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, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).