Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Sweetwater, TX

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, service and repair heavy equipment, machinery and job-site vehicles. The position requires adapting to a changing workload driven by quarry production and involves work both indoors and outdoors in heat, dust and cold.

You will diagnose equipment, use diagnostic tools and perform repairs to meet manufacturer specifications, schedule maintenance, keep service records and maintain a tidy ME shop.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience with haul trucks, excavators, loaders, dozers, skid loaders, surface miner or related equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors with overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and maintain a variety of heavy equipment.
• Use diagnostic equipment and calibration devices to diagnose defects and plan repairs.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair to ensure proper performance and compliance with specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and keep service records.
• Keep the ME shop clean and organized.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Record keeping

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Sweetwater, TX

Our Sweetwater, TX Gypsum facility is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing inspections, services, and repairs on all forms of heavy equipment, machinery, and job site vehicles. Candidates must be able to manage a changing workload driven by quarry production needs. This position involves working both indoors and outdoors. The work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold and inclement weather conditions.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com .

Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and maintain a variety of heavy equipment
• Assess equipment using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices or operate and inspect equipment in order to diagnose defects and formulate a strategy for necessary repairs
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records
• Perform housekeeping as needed within the ME shop to ensure the area is clean and organized
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs

Utilize computer software for record keeping, documentation and ordering parts

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least one (1) or more years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic including: haul trucks, excavators, loaders, dozers, skid loaders, surface miner, man baskets, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more of mining experience
• One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment

Experience operating continuous surface mining equipment

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-basedpackaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works tomeet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products wemake, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over150 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 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,

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 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. For additional information.