Electrical Maintenance Technician

Georgia‑Pacific in Darlington, SC is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as an Electrical Maintenance Technician. Our Electrical Maintenance 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 day 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.

What You Will Do:

• Use technical knowledge and craft skills to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work on manufacturing assets such as printing presses, plate presses, conveyors, robots, automated case packing/stacking equipment, etc.
• 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• 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.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• 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.

Our Benefits:

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, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.