Electrical Technician Jobs
Electrical Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, construction, and healthcare facilities, from entry-level and apprentice roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in industrial controls, power distribution, and instrumentation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility located in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.
Salary
This role is anticipated to start at $40+/hour depending on experience.
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!
What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
- Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
- Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
- Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
- Use advance ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
- Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
- Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
- Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
- Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
- Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
Expectations
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
- Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
- Postured for routine on-call status.
- Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
- Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC
- Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints
- Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
- Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
What Will Put You Ahead
- A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment
- Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures
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, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility located in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.
Salary
This role is anticipated to start at $40+/hour depending on experience.
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!
What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
- Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
- Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
- Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
- Use advance ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
- Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
- Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
- Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
- Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
- Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
Expectations
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
- Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
- Postured for routine on-call status.
- Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
- Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC
- Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints
- Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
- Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
What Will Put You Ahead
- A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment
- Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures
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, aquí, or tu).
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Who's Hiring
- Strada Services24
- Great Lakes Petroleum21
- Black & Veatch18
- Vertiv17
- MMR14
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing75
- Consulting & Professional Services39
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Energy28
- Electronics & Hardware23
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical technician jobs.
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Two or more years of hands-on experience with AC and DC electrical systems
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
- Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards
- Valid state journeyman or apprentice electrician license where required by jurisdiction
Tips for Your Electrical Technician Job Search
List certifications above your work history
Recruiters screening electrical technician resumes scan for licenses and certifications first. Put your OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, or state electrician license at the top, before your work history, so hiring managers see your credentials without scrolling.
Match your resume to the job voltage class
Job postings distinguish between low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage experience. Check the posting carefully and use the same voltage language in your resume. Mismatches get flagged fast, especially in utility and industrial plant roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your PLC brand
Employers hiring for PLC-heavy environments specify Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi by name. Filter for postings that match the platforms you know, and call out your exact PLC experience in your application cover letter or summary.
Prepare a hands-on troubleshooting story
Interviewers for electrical technician roles almost always ask for a real example of diagnosing and fixing a fault under pressure. Prepare one specific story that describes the symptom, your diagnostic steps, the root cause, and the fix. Practice telling it in under two minutes.
Negotiate shift differentials and per diem separately
Many electrical technician roles in construction and utilities include shift premiums, travel allowances, or per diem on top of base pay. Before accepting, ask the hiring manager to break out each component so you can compare offers accurately across different employers.
Electrical Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical technicians right now include Strada Services, Great Lakes Petroleum, and Black & Veatch, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly strong in manufacturing plants, utility infrastructure projects, and commercial construction.
How many electrical technician jobs are remote?
About 3% of electrical technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most technical roles because much of the work requires physical access to equipment and job sites. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include technical support, controls engineering coordination, and documentation or CAD drafting roles within electrical departments.
How do you become an electrical technician?
Most electrical technicians complete a two-year associate degree or a vocational certificate program in electrical technology, industrial electronics, or a related field. From there, candidates typically enter a registered apprenticeship or entry-level technician role to build hands-on experience with wiring, controls, and safety procedures. Earning certifications such as OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E, and gaining experience on specific equipment like PLCs or motor drives, strengthens your candidacy for higher-level positions.
Can you get hired as an electrical technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical technician roles are available, particularly in manufacturing and facilities maintenance, where employers will train candidates who have completed a vocational program or apprenticeship. Highlighting coursework in motor controls, conduit installation, or blueprint reading helps, as does any hands-on lab work from your training program. Temp-to-hire contracts through industrial employers are a common entry point that can lead to permanent roles.
What does the electrical technician interview process look like?
Most electrical technician interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your certifications and the specific systems you have worked on. An in-person or on-site interview typically follows, which often includes a practical or scenario-based component where you are asked to walk through how you would diagnose a fault or read a wiring diagram. Some employers add a written safety knowledge assessment covering NFPA 70E or lockout-tagout procedures before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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