Job Description:
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Particleboard Mill in Diboll, Texas is seeking candidates for its Electrical Apprenticeship Program . This is a two-year program that offers selected individuals the opportunity to train and eventually become an Electrical Technician. The apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a trade professional.
- The starting rate is $22 per hour
- Overtime and shift work (days, relief, nights) will be required as necessary
- Attend and successfully meet requirements set forth by Angelina College, including maintaining an acceptable grade point average (GPA)
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Diboll Particleboard Facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture particle board for the construction and cabinetry industry. Our particle board is used primarily in custom cabinetry and in self-assembled cabinetry sold by international furniture stores.
What You Will Do
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Assist technicians in the installation, maintenance, replacements, repair jobs, and other related tasks of mechanical systems
- Understand and use data to improve productivity
- Utilize basic computer, networking, and Microsoft skills
- Currently enrolled in or registering for an accredited technical college or program in the Region
- High School Diploma or GED
- Recent graduate of an accredited technical or college electrical program
- Experience working in a lumber or wood products facility
- Experience operating and/or troubleshooting industrial equipment
- Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
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.
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. 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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
