J.D. Irving
Opportunities for Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians
J.D. Irving, Macon, GA, United States
Job Description
What We Offer:
Candidates will be evaluated for their math skills, reading comprehension, attitudes, behaviors, mechanical comprehension, and electrical knowledge and skills.
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the Team
At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.
What We Offer:
- Pay range is $29.18/hr to $41.96/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
- Excellent benefits
- Including health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k match, vacation, tuition & wellness reimbursement, and more.
- Advancement Opportunities
- There are plentiful opportunities to promote to higher level positions in our organization. While seniority does play a role in movement up the Lines of Progression, most employees who wish to achieve the higher levels are only limited by their own desire to progress and willingness to learn. If you are someone who believes you can achieve great things for yourself and our Company, then you are the person we want on our team!
- Troubleshooting and repair of state-of-the-art papermaking and packaging equipment including high speed servo drives and robotics
- Education Required: Associates Degree or Certification in Electrical or Journeyman Status
- Years of Experience: 1 year experience, preferred Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics
- Must be able to work at heights and in a dusty/hot environment
- Must understand electrical safety practices and procedures
- Excellent team and communication skills
- Safety-conscious, quality-conscious, and self-managing
- Organizing and problem solving skills
- Ability and willingness to learn and grow
- Results-oriented; accept accountability for self and team
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
- Excellent attendance and safety records
- Solid work history
- Familiarity with computers and system interface software
- Must possess knowledge & experience in:
- Electrical power distribution
- PLC's
- AC & DC drives (stand alone and distributed)
- DCS - distributed control systems
- Motion control systems
- Motor control systems
- Industrial instrumentation (not mandatory but a plus)
- Control and communications networks
- Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
- Robotics (not mandatory, but a plus)
Candidates will be evaluated for their math skills, reading comprehension, attitudes, behaviors, mechanical comprehension, and electrical knowledge and skills.
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the Team
At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.