Industrial Maintenance Technician - Huntsville, AL

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on our production equipment. You will operate in a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 rotation, with overtime, weekends and holidays required.

Join a team that keeps corrugated packaging equipment running safely and reliably, using MP2 CMMS to manage work orders and read blueprints and schematics. Prior industrial maintenance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, motors, and drives.
• Knowledge of single- and three-phase systems up to 480 V.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Computer skills for maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain VFDs, PLCs, motors, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Support facility operations and minor repairs such as plumbing and lighting.
• Document work orders and interpret blueprints using CMMS.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Tools

MP2 CMMS

Blueprints & Schematics

Job description

Your Job

Bring your electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills to Georgia-Pacific! As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working hands-on with industrial equipment, and making a difference every shift, we want to hear from you!

• Pay: $34.28-$38.85 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation
• Availability: Overtime, weekends, and holidays required

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, our team safely produces quality corrugated packaging solutions for customers. Join a team where your technical skills help keep production moving and equipment performing at its best.

See how we make corrugated boxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYlOuOCDaw

Explore our corrugated products:

https://www.gppackaging.com/corrugated-products/

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including working at heights and climbing ladders.

• Maintain Advanced Equipment: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motors, and instrumentation systems.

• Improve Reliability: Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and production downtime.

• Keep Production Moving: Understand the corrugated manufacturing process and identify board-related production issues.

• Document Your Work: Use the MP2 computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and engineering specifications.

• Support Facility Operations: Complete minor facility repairs, including plumbing and lighting.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, AC/DC motors, motor controllers, and drives.

• Knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems up to 480 volts.

• Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors.

• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

• Computer skills for maintenance documentation and recordkeeping.

What Will Put You Ahead

• An associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance Technology or a related technical field.

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.

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.