Service Technician - Reedley, CA

Georgia Pacific Corrugated is seeking a skilled Service Technician at our Mechanical Packaging facility in Reedley, CA. The qualified candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude and requiring minimal supervisor. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, and extensive electrical knowledge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 - 10 hour shifts during the busy season (May to September)
• Rotating weekend coverage (on call)

*Must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule which require night and weekend calls. Some over-time and holidays (if needed) are required.

Work Benefits:

• Company truck
• Company cell phone
• Travel and expense credit card
• Essential work tools

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to do each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are typical of the physical demands, work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• One (1) year or more of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• One (1) year or more experience troubleshooting and performing preventive and predictive maintenance functions on equipment including motor starters, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers, control panels, electrical distribution systems, instrument calibration & repairs, control loop tuning & repairs, and distributed process control systems.

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead):

• Efficient troubleshooting and programming knowledge using PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new software applications
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics/blueprints
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives. (Allen Bradley, Eaton,Toshiba) a plus.
• At least two (2) years of experience working as an Electrical Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience of 3 phase 480-volt and 240-volt electrical systems

• Working knowledge of box forming equipment iPak, Boix, SWF, Plemons, etc.
• Corrugated experience

What you will Do in Your Role

Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Fabricating, welding, electrical, light plumbing.
• Troubleshoots to avoid down-time and reacts with urgency to any problems that arise.
• Performs machine changeovers as required.
• Changes and repairs motors, chains, pneumatics, and gears when required.
• Communicates with machine operators and supervisor.
• Performs other duties and assists others in the department as needed.
• Preventive Maintenance Responsibilities:
• Checks to make sure all safety guards and features are working and in place.
• Performs all other Preventive Maintenance according to schedule.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Uses computer for record keeping.

Safety:

• Attends and participates in departmental safety meetings and training.
• Understands the safety requirements that pertain to the job.
• Follows the hazardous materials safety procedures when choosing/mixing cleaning solutions.
• Ensures that all personnel working/passing around their equipment does so in a safe manner.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, noise, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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 click here for additional information.