Machinist

Georgia Pacific; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending & Health Savings

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Toledo, OR is seeking a safety‑minded Machinist. The role starts at $40.47 per hour, with an increase to $41.02/hour after a 120‑day probation following completion of multi‑craft training or demonstrated multi‑craft skills. Day shift now, with potential 12‑hour rotations in the future.

You will set up and operate lathes, mills and drill presses to manufacture parts, work with maintenance teams, and uphold safety policies across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in vertical mills and lathes.
• Experience setting up jobs independently.
• Experience machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum.
• Knowledge of tool holders, insert types, lathe threading, turning and boring.
• Experience with geometric tolerances, inspection gauges, and layout procedures.
• Experience operating hoisting and lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate machining tools to perform precision operations (lathe, milling, drill press).
• Machine and fabricate parts such as shafts, bushings, gears, hubs, and bearings.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using math and metrology tools.
• Conduct maintenance on equipment per schedule.
• Collaborate with maintenance team on projects and work orders.
• Adhere to safety policies to ensure a safe plant environment.

Skills

Vertical mills

Lathes

Job setups

Machining steel

Machining aluminum

Geometric tolerances

Inspection gauges

Hoisting equipment

Education

Technical degree in Machine Technology

Tools

Tool holders

Lathe threading

Turning & boring setups

Job description

Your Job

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic, driven individual? Then we have the job for you! Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Machinist in Toledo, OR. These positions are a vital resource for our ongoing success and productivity. We are very interested in learning more about you! The Machinist position starts out with a pay of $40.47 per hour with an increase to $41.02/hour after 120-day probationary period with completion of multi-craft training or demonstrated multi-craft skills. This position will start on a day shift but will need to be available to work a 12 hour rotation in future.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Containerboard in Toledo, OR facility is a containerboard mill that was built in 1957 as the company's first pulp and paper mill. The facility has approximately 400 employees and manufactures both linerboard and corrugated medium on three paper machines, using both virgin and recycled fiber. The mill and its employees are committed to sustainability for the benefit of the environment, society and our business. To learn more about our packaging division, please visit us at www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machining tools to perform precision machining operations (lathe, milling machine, drill press etc.)
• Machine and fabricate a variety of parts and components to include shafts, bushings, pins, gears, hubs, bearings, keyways etc.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision measurement tools
• Conduct maintenance on equipment in accordance with the scheduled maintenance requirements
• Work closely with various members of the maintenance team to collaborate on projects and work orders
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in vertical mills and lathes
• Experience completing job setups independently
• Experience in machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum
• Knowledge of tool holders, insert types, lathe threading, turning and boring setups
• Experience in geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures
• Experience operating hoisting and lifting devices

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in fabrication, welding and utilizing cutting torches
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with laser alignment and precision maintenance
• Technical degree or higher in Machine Technology or Machine Tool Technology

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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, aqui, or tu).