Fluid Power Technician - Madison, GA

Georgia Pacific; Madison (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Pacific is seeking a Fluid Power Technician to oversee fluid power systems in Madison, GA. The role involves maintaining hydraulic systems, performing reliability assessments, and leading training sessions for staff. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in mechanical maintenance and pneumatic systems, with opportunities for certification and professional growth in a vibrant manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• One year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize best practice oil sampling methods for hydraulic units.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Lead failure analysis efforts on fluid power system equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Oil quality management

Pneumatic system knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Training

Education

Mechanical maintenance experience

Certification in hydraulic technology

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Your Job

Our team in Madison, GA is now hiring for the role of Fluid Power Technician. The selected individual will serve as the system owner and subject matter expert for all fluid power and pneumatic systems in the plywood operation. This includes troubleshooting system issues, maintaining the oil cleanliness program, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

What You Will Do

• Utilize best practice oil sampling methods to monitor oil cleanliness in all site hydraulic units.
• Employ your expertise to analyze samples results and system requirements to manage oil replacement and filtration strategies to optimize fluid and system health.
• Manage and maintain all oil quality tracking and fluid power system documentation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Serve as the technical expert on all fluid power systems and assist as needed in any required troubleshooting efforts.
• Work closely with the site Environmental Manager to ensure that the site maintains full environmental compliance.
• Assists with design/redesign of new and existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Become the trainer and teach sessions with craftsmen on fluid power systems and hose making best practices.
• Lead failure analysis effort on required fluid power system equipment failures.
• Achieve and/or maintain Maintenance Lubrication Technician (MLT 1) certification and work to obtain the and Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) certification
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• One year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the pressure and flow dynamics by which they operate.
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Current MLT Level 1 or Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) Certification.
• Experience working with proportional and servo electrical control systems.
• Experience working in maintenance in a wood products business.
• Experience as a Fluid Power Technician in a building products facility
  
  

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).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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