Electro-Mechanical Shift Technician

Job Title

Electro-Mechanical Shift Technician

Location

Plattsburgh, New York

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Job Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Shift Technician in Plattsburgh, NY offers a starting pay of $34.43 to $39.88 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities for advancement and higher compensation and responsibilities. The role supports the manufacture of Quilted Northern Ultra Plush tissue. The shift is a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate increasing levels of electrical and mechanical capabilities to achieve excellence in safety, quality assurance, and asset care; identify and eliminate potential failures to maximize asset performance.
• Facilitate and assist in root cause analysis of premature failures, offering solutions and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize work processes and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage work tasks, document findings, and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper operation of electrical control system components.
• Mentor and share knowledge with other shift technicians.
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Who You Are

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or military environment.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, including power transmission, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Experience working on electrical systems.
• Experience using general equipment documentation to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Experience using computers and associated software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or technical degree or higher in an electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing discipline.
• Experience in condition-based monitoring (e.g., vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound).
• Experience with control system platforms such as continuous distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Experience with industrial instrumentation (temperature, pressure, level, flow transmitters and actuators).
• Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and related 3-phase electrical equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, maintenance management, or production software.

Compensation & Benefits

For this role, the anticipated pay range is $34.43 to $39.88 per hour. The position is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or alternative form. Georgia-Pacific offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Specific benefits and eligibility may vary by geographic region.

About the Company

Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more. The company operates one of the largest recycling businesses and employs over 30,000 people across more than 150 locations. The organization values diversity, innovation, and a culture of empowerment. The hiring philosophy emphasizes equal opportunity, military readiness, and second chances.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. Some offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. For more information, please refer to the company’s E-Verify documentation.