Electrical Apprentice/Trainee

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Hosford Florida has an incredible opportunity for an Electrical Technician Apprentice/Trainee. Starting rate is $18 to $22 per hour, during initial training, with goal of at least $24 once qualified. This role is eligible for a $2,000 staggered Retention Bonus; Half paid on start, rest paid at successful completion of first semester, if still meeting expectations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate safety as a value, strive to obtain a thorough understanding of troubleshooting, and work together as part of a Team to exceed production expectations for the shift. The candidate must be self-driven and contribution motivated but will be partnered with a mentor and trainer to help continue your learning journey.

Initially, working around your school schedule, you will primarily train on a dayshift Monday to Friday schedule, but may in time have the opportunity to support production on a rotating shift schedule that provides you as much as 7 consecutive days off in a 4-week cycle.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Hosford, FL manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), compressed strands of wood chips that are bound together by adhesives which prevent moisture intrusion. The most common uses are sheathing in walls, flooring, and roof decking. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

What You Will Do

By the completion of training, your minimum learning goals will include: Program, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment and systems using the following tools and skill sets:

• Working with Allen Bradley PLC and Control Logix
• Working with Intouch HMI
• Using a computer, networking, and Microsoft
• Read Assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits and control devices
• Understand and use data to improve productivity
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Assist crew members and work in a team environment
• Correctly choose and wear personal protection equipment (PPE)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in or registering for an Associate's Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical with an accredited technical or college electrical program in the Region

What Will Put You Ahead

• Recent graduate of an accredited technical or college electrical program
• Experience working in a lumber or wood products facility
• Experience operating and/or troubleshooting industrial equipment
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing experience
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics

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

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

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. 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.

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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf