Controls Technician

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
• Able to communicate effectively with team members across shifts and departments
• 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. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 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, paid parental leave and adoption 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).