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Georgia-Pacific
Controls Technician
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A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$70,570 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Controls Technician to support our Corrugated facility in Bradford, PA. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our manufacturing equipment through strong electrical and controls expertise. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to continuous improvement. This role offers an anticipated hourly pay range of $35.00 - $45.00, with final pay determined based on a candidate's experience, knowledge, and demonstrated capabilities. Work Location 1 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701 Our Team Our team creates value by safely supporting the production of high-quality corrugated boxes for our customers. This position offers opportunities for advancement at our Bradford facility and across many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch locations nationwide. Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products! What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control system issues on manufacturing equipment
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues
- Assist with installation, startup, and modification of control systems and equipment
- Promote and support a strong safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- A safety-minded technician who takes ownership of equipment performance
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment
- Willing to learn new technologies and challenge the status quo
- Basic working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment, with the ability to safely troubleshoot and support manufacturing operations What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and controls systems in a manufacturing setting
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed to support operations At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.