Controls Tech / Industrial Electrician

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Control Tech/Industrial Electrician

Pay Rate:

$39.37/hr. up to $40.51/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time Monday – Friday

shift coverage as needed including nights, weekends and possible holidays

Physical Location:

Tucker Preprint

5099 North Royal Atlanta Drive

Tucker, GA 30084

770.493.0554

The Job You Will Perform:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

(Duties may include but are not limited to the following activities.   Some duties may be optional on an individual basis.   If there is a question about responsibilities or authorities, resolve the issue with the Maintenance / Facilities Manager.   The Industrial electrician will be expected to perform his/her job with minimal supervision.) This position pays $32 an hour.

• The Industrial electrician will report to the maintenance / facilities manager for project assignments and to report on daily activity progress and responsibilities.

• Conduct the electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with the appropriate build and electrical teams.
• The Industrial Electrician will ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to International Paper build specifications using standard techniques and approach.
• The Industrial electrician is responsible for producing his/her own drawings utilizing AutoCAD 2008, and/or AutoCAD LT2008.   The controls technician is expected to utilize International Paper drawing standards and symbol libraries unless otherwise specified.
• Review electrical, hydraulic and controls drawings submitted to International Paper by OEM’s for compliance to equipment standards.
• Communicate with the project “team” to ensure a constant level of project awareness.
• Integrate, develop, and trouble-shoot programs for a number of different machine controllers, servo systems, motion controllers, robotics, HMI’s and related components in a timely and efficient manner, using International Paper standard techniques and approach.
• Develop a machine “bill of materials” and coordinate the procurement of these materials with the purchasing department and/or the MPS Coordinator, using International Paper standard procedure and process.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians and electricians on a timely basis to ensure that all drawings, manuals, sequence of operation, PLC and HMI programs, etc., are kept current and correct.   The controls engineer will be responsible for the maintenance / upkeep of the “back up program files” based in the Maintenance CAD file on the intranet.
• Attend certain technical training classes, as deemed necessary by the maintenance / facilities manager, and pass this knowledge along to electricians, maintenance technicians, interns, and/or electrical apprentices.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 2 years of related mechanical experience working in an industrial manufacturing production environment
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred
• Experience/knowledge in the following areas:   Electrical circuit troubleshooting, plumbing, pneumatics, mobile equipment, Mig welding
• Ability to adapt to change, problem solve and prioritize work
• Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
• Ability to stand for periods of a minimum of 3 hours
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work varied hours/days
• Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs. up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints mechanical and electrical schematics, piping diagrams, in orthographic, isometric, and sketch-views
• Reading factory orders
• Action oriented
• Customer/Quality Focused
• Priority Setting

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

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 120 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 leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.