Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location(s)
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Number
172492
Electrical Maintenance Technician
The Gia-Pacific corrugated packaging facility in Santa Teresa, NM is now hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician. In this position, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills around electrical and mechanical maintenance, while building a fulfilling career in the packaging industry! If you enjoy hands-on work w you can make a direct impact to yourpany andmunity, this may be the opportunity for you!
$29.00/hour starting pay (or higher), depending on experience!
What You Will Do In Your Role
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, controls, PLCs, drive systems, hydraulic/pneumaticponents, and power transmission systems.
Utilizing diagrams, schematics, sketches, operations manuals and manufacturer's specifications in order to maintain and properly fix machinery issues.
Lubricating equipment as needed, identifying opportunities to improve lube program through improved techniques and technology.
Performing physical job tasks such as lifting, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling while working in elevated spaces and/or confined spaces.
Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuringpliance with all safety practices in the facility.
The Experience You Will Bring
Requirements:
3+ years' of industrial maintenance experience/industrial military experience OR
3+ years' of formal maintenance mechanical training (technical college/trade school or military)
What Will Put You Ahead
Corrugated packing industry work experience
Background with troubleshooting PLCs, bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and/or conveyors
Experience with proper lubrication techniques and oil analysis procedures
Experience with AC motors to 460V and DC drives
Fabrication and/or welding experience
Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Reading technical drawings and schematics
THIS ROLE IS NOT OPEN TO VISA SPONSORSHIP
For this role, we anticipate paying $29.00 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour while working on 2nd shift and $1.00 per hour on 3rd shift.
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 jobs.kochcareers/pages/culture .
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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following for additional information
Location(s)
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Number
172492
Electrical Maintenance Technician
The Gia-Pacific corrugated packaging facility in Santa Teresa, NM is now hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician. In this position, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills around electrical and mechanical maintenance, while building a fulfilling career in the packaging industry! If you enjoy hands-on work w you can make a direct impact to yourpany andmunity, this may be the opportunity for you!
$29.00/hour starting pay (or higher), depending on experience!
What You Will Do In Your Role
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, controls, PLCs, drive systems, hydraulic/pneumaticponents, and power transmission systems.
Utilizing diagrams, schematics, sketches, operations manuals and manufacturer's specifications in order to maintain and properly fix machinery issues.
Lubricating equipment as needed, identifying opportunities to improve lube program through improved techniques and technology.
Performing physical job tasks such as lifting, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling while working in elevated spaces and/or confined spaces.
Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuringpliance with all safety practices in the facility.
The Experience You Will Bring
Requirements:
3+ years' of industrial maintenance experience/industrial military experience OR
3+ years' of formal maintenance mechanical training (technical college/trade school or military)
What Will Put You Ahead
Corrugated packing industry work experience
Background with troubleshooting PLCs, bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and/or conveyors
Experience with proper lubrication techniques and oil analysis procedures
Experience with AC motors to 460V and DC drives
Fabrication and/or welding experience
Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Reading technical drawings and schematics
THIS ROLE IS NOT OPEN TO VISA SPONSORSHIP
For this role, we anticipate paying $29.00 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour while working on 2nd shift and $1.00 per hour on 3rd shift.
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 jobs.kochcareers/pages/culture .
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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following for additional information
Job ID: 480259536
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025
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