Maintenance Mechanic

Georgia-Pacific; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Janesville, WI is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment to maximize uptime and productivity. The role supports safety, quality, and efficiency goals within the Maintenance Department.

The position offers multiple shifts (2nd, 3rd, and weekend options) with a $5/hour differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Pay starts at $32–$36/hour, with opportunities for overtime and growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair.
• Experience reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Experience applying math in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Achieve required lift certifications and operate scissor lifts and forklifts.
• Achieve lockout/tagout certification.
• Setup and operate equipment and tools for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep records on production equipment and facilities.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues and repairs to production and support equipment.
• Maintain records of corrective repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspection of premises and equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping and keep a safe work area.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

Electrical repair

Blueprints

Math skills

Education

Post-secondary education or technical trade certificate

Tools

CMMS

Infor EAM

PLC

Welding TIG/Stick/Wire-Feed

Job description

Georgia Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for their Janesville, WI manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform various functions within the Maintenance Department while meeting the safety, quality, efficiency, and scrap goals of the company. You'll troubleshoot, diagnose and repair industrial manufacturing equipment to limit downtime and maximize productivity. The person in this role will be a key contributor to the plant’s success.

Shifts Available:

• 2nd shift 2pm to 10pm Monday - Friday
• 3rd shift 10pm to 6am Monday - Friday
• Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday 5am to 5pm OR 5pm to 5am (additional hours will be available during the week to make sure you're at least getting 40 hours weekly)

Note:

There is a $5 hourly shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

Pay:

Compensation will start at $32 to $36 hourly .

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is a dynamic manufacturing company based in Janesville, WI. Our company is a leader in custom thermoformed rigid plastic food packaging solutions for bakery, deli, produce, confectionery, and other retail food products. We combine a broad in-stock product line with full-service custom design and engineering to solve industry challenges, emphasizing innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions from concept through production.

At Georgia-Pacific, we invest in our people and culture by prioritizing safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and individual growth. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to create value, solve problems, and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

What You Will Do

• Achieve required lift certifications and operate scissor lifts and forklifts
• Achieve lockout/tagout certification
• Setup and operate equipment and/or tools needed to perform preventive maintenance tasks and corrective repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep record of activities on production equipment, production support equipment, building and grounds
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with and repairs to production equipment, production support equipment, building and grounds
• Keep record of corrective repairs to production equipment, production support equipment, building and grounds
• Conduct routine inspection of premises and equipment
• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain a safe work area.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematic diagrams.
• Experience utilizing math skills in an industrial role

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with a CMMS system
• Post-secondary education and/or technical trade certificate
• Experience with Infor EAM
• PLC experience
• TIG, Stick and Wire-Feed welding experience
• Previous experience in a clean manufacturing environment
• Experience leading, training and mentoring other Maintenance Technicians

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.

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. Through our Principle Based Management philosophy, team members are encouraged to create value, develop their unique strengths, and contribute to both personal and business success.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, educational assistance, parental leave, and adoption assistance programs. Eligibility requirements may vary.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Infertility Support and Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Mental Health Coverage and Support for You and Your Family
• 401(k) Matching plus Fixed Company Contribution Based On Years of Service
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Legal and Financial Assistance Programs

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 visit www.kochcareers.com for additional information.