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Industrial Electrical and Controls Technician

Domtar · Sanford, FL

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Domtar (packaging) in Sanford, FL.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Automation, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 15 other live controls postings in Florida.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Union environment 69%
  • Casting 63%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
  • PLC 25%
  • ✓ Automation 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, Team leadership, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.Show

Requirements

  • ✓5+ years industrial automation and controls electrical experience in a multi-craft environment.
  • ✓Electrical Journeyman certification or equivalent industrial experience preferred.
  • ✓Preference to candidates with Pulp and Paper experience.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Participate in safety programs and ensure the application of our safety standards for all electrical maintenance operations.
  • ◆You have a commitment to work in a safe productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing production, maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime.
  • ◆Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform necessary repairs.
  • ◆Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities.
  • ◆Utilize the Maintenance Work Order System (i-Maint) for processing work orders, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database.
  • ◆Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment.
  • ◆You will apply your excellent organizational skills to maximize uptime, quality and production.
  • ◆Execute preventative maintenance activities including troubleshooting and repairs to all equipment, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and pumps in a timely manner.
  • ◆Communicate updates to supervisor to maintain goals.
  • ◆Call-in work will be required.

We are looking for employees with the experience and expertise to improve our efficiency, increase our long-term profitability and deliver first class products and services to our customers. And you, what are you looking for?

We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapid changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure our viability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!

Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.

We are all in this together. We are one community. We are #RESOLUTEPROUD

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .

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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Sanford, (Florida, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Industrial Electrical and Controls Technician . This job is full-time permanent.

Benefits

  • •Annual STIP Bonus
  • •Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • •Health Savings Account
  • •Life
  • •401K Plan
  • •Paid Time Off (PTO)

Expectations

  • •Reporting to the Electrical and Control Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • •The ideal candidate will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production and maintenance cost targets for the site.
  • •Excellent interpersonal skills required, including an ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced and structured environment.
  • •Demonstrated ability to balance priorities that meet short and long-term objectives; uses organized and efficient work methods.
  • •Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and instrumentation field including instrumentation control design theory.
  • •Strong communication skills with excellent strategic thinking skills.

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