Maintenance Mechanic

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Infertility support and Adoption/Surro

Paid time off and double-time/holiday

Mental Health Coverage

Retailer discounts

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Koch Companies is seeking skilled Maintenance Mechanics at our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on industrial equipment on a 12-hour rotating shift, with days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Candidates need at least 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, familiarity with lubrication, print reading, rigging, precision measurement, and CMMS; safety-focused and reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with lubrication, print reading, rigging, precision measurement, and precision alignment.
• Experience using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and adhere to all facility safety policies and regulations.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to achieve optimal performance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, and gear reducers.
• Apply problem solving methods to identify root causes and eliminate failures.
• Cross-train and assist in maintenance and operational areas.
• Collaborate with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Follow instructions to complete tasks and learn the mill’s CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Lubrication

Print reading

Rigging

Precision measurement

CMMS

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Your Job

Our Savannah River Mill located in Rincon, Georgia is looking for self-motivated and experienced Maintenance Mechanics. These positions create value by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment leading to increased uptime and reliability. Maintenance Mechanics are required to have a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Our Savannah River Mill manufactures Sparkle® paper towel, Quilted Northern® & Angel Soft® bath tissue, Vanity Fair® napkins and enMotion®. The employees at this facility combine a dedication to safety and a commitment to the environment to produce high quality products for our customers. In this role, you will work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule that will include days, nights, weekends and holidays, and the compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility. Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber. We strive to be a valued member of our community and we’ve built strong partnerships over the years as part of those efforts.

Benefits Overview

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
• Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch GP Employee
• Potential for an annual bonus based on individual performance and the site's ability to meet performance, safety, quality, environmental and operational goals

What You Will Do

• Embrace and adhere to all facility safe work policies, practices, and regulations
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to achieve optimal performance levels using precision maintenance best practices, tools and techniques
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, gear reducers and other industrial process equipment
• Apply problem solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures
• Cross-train and assist in maintenance and operational areas
• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
• Follow both verbal and written instructions to successfully complete assigned tasks
• Learn the mill’s CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and work with other technology to plan, schedule and complete maintenance tasks

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of three (3) or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with lubrication, print reading, rigging, precision measurement, and precision alignment
• Experience using a computer or tablet

What Will Put You Ahead

• Welding and/or rigging certifications
• Experience with reliability and/or condition monitoring
• Possession of an industrial mechanical diploma or vocational degree
• Experience with pulp and paper industry and/or power generation/utilities
• Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

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

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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf