Industrial Electrical Technician

Position Title:

Industrial Electrical Technician

Pay Rate :

$39.80 + Shift Differential for 3rd Shift

Sign-on Bonus:

$1,000 after 30 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time (11pm-7am – Monday-Friday )

Frequent overtime on weekends required

Physical Location:

1655 South Interstate 35E

Carrollton, TX 75006

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The Job You Will Perform:

• Maintain production equipment
• Following all safety rules and practices
• Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
• Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
• Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery
• Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices
• Diagnose and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards
• Safely and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems that includes hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems.
• Read electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment and computers.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas upon completion of assigned tasks
• Experience in a corrugated facility is preferred but not required
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.
• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
• Operator must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safely lift/move up to 75 pounds during regular work shift
• Accurately read gauges and other test equipment
• Utilize basic shop math, inspecting skills
• Accurately complete quality and administrative documents and follow directions
• This person will also be assigned clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap materials

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must have electrical aptitude
• Must have troubleshooting experience
• Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.).
• Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Should be able to operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make and repair parts. This all will be done in a safe manner.
• Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.
• Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs.
• Individual needs excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Must be dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely is required.
• Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders. Will attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.
• Successful candidates must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.