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J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 39701, USA
Listing for: Global cellulose fibers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.17 USD Hourly USD 41.17 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Title : J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician Pay Rate :

$41.17

Sign-On Bonus:

Newly hired J1 Electrical Maintenance Technicians are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 .

Relocation Assistance:

Newly hired J1 Electrical Maintenance Technicians who must relocate because their permanent address is at least 100 miles from CMF will be eligible for Relocation Assistance of up to $10,000 .

Category/Shift
:
Hourly Full-Time / Rotating Shift Schedule

Our E&I maintenance technicians generally work on shift with the production teams……rotating 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28 day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 the next week (8 hours built in OT every check). A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

Ideally, they will rotate to a 10-hour straight day schedule (Monday-Thursday) every 12 weeks for 6 weeks on days, then return to shift.

About The Role:

This position supports Global Cellulose Fibers’
Columbus Modified Fiber (CMF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi
. CMF is a vital part of GCF’s Business. We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products.

This is a J1 level Electrical Maintenance Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently. Duties include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, as well as instrumentation / control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
  • Represent both Company policy and direction
  • Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment, and systems
  • Assist mechanical craft as needed
  • Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Utilize the Company Change Process to drive change
  • Work effectively alone or within a team
  • Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
  • Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
  • Make timely and effective decisions
  • Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends
  • Wear all required safety equipment and PPE
  • Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated work surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
About You:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required skills and/or experience(s):
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Eligible for employment in the US
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to function in a team environment
  • Must have one of the following:
    • At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION systems;

OR

  • At least three (3) years of work experience in ELECTRICAL systems
  • Previous multi-skilled maintenance experience
  • Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.
  • Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical related equipment and process problems
  • Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment.
  • Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
    • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
    • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
    • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
    • Able to work in a tobacco-free environment
    • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
    • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
    • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
    • Work overtime on a regular…
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