Journeyman Electrician
Location(s)
Clatskanie, Oregon
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Number
174274
Your Job
Are you a safety-minded electrician looking for an exciting opportunity with a growingpany? If so, then we would like to speak with you! The starting wage for this position is $55.91/hour and the schedule is Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Gia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and opportunities to further your career.
Our Team
Gia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products. Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle. Gia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. To learn more about our variety of products visit, gp.
What You Will Do
Inspect, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems in an Industrial setting while wearing proper protection equipment
Troubleshoot various motor control circuits both high and low voltage
Maintain PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) and AC/DC drives
Change out parts, repairing or upgrading electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring and transferring work to the shop as necessary
Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
High school diploma or GED
Possession of an Oregon Electrician License of Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant or higher
1 year Journey level electrical experience
Experience with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Experience working withputers
What Will Put You Ahead
2 years or more of maintenance experience in an industrialized, manufacturing environment
4 or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
Experience in Industrial Motor Controls (PLC, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, & temperature)
At Kochpanies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Anypensation 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 ourpensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .
Who We Are
As a Kochpany and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Gia-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 thepany.
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 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 w prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following for additional information: kochcareers/doc/Everify
Location(s)
Clatskanie, Oregon
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Number
174274
Your Job
Are you a safety-minded electrician looking for an exciting opportunity with a growingpany? If so, then we would like to speak with you! The starting wage for this position is $55.91/hour and the schedule is Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Gia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and opportunities to further your career.
Our Team
Gia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products. Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle. Gia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. To learn more about our variety of products visit, gp.
What You Will Do
Inspect, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems in an Industrial setting while wearing proper protection equipment
Troubleshoot various motor control circuits both high and low voltage
Maintain PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) and AC/DC drives
Change out parts, repairing or upgrading electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring and transferring work to the shop as necessary
Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
High school diploma or GED
Possession of an Oregon Electrician License of Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant or higher
1 year Journey level electrical experience
Experience with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Experience working withputers
What Will Put You Ahead
2 years or more of maintenance experience in an industrialized, manufacturing environment
4 or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
Experience in Industrial Motor Controls (PLC, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, & temperature)
At Kochpanies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Anypensation 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 ourpensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .
Who We Are
As a Kochpany and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Gia-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 thepany.
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 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 w prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following for additional information: kochcareers/doc/Everify
Job ID: 482673232
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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