Maintenance Technician

Georgia Pacific Corp.

Paragould (AR)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 43,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Infertility assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Maintenance Technicians at the Paragould, AR facility to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and plant structures. The role emphasizes safety and reliability in a high-volume environment, with a night shift schedule and variable compensation based on experience.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues, repairing components, and supporting preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent
Experience with computers/tablets/smartphones
Preferred: PLC experience

Responsibilities

Inspect and test machinery, diagnose electrical problems, and repair to keep production equipment in safe, working order
Dismantle defective machinery and install reconditioned, new, or repaired parts
Lubricate and maintain machine parts and electrical components
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate parts
Operate welding equipment to join metal parts
Repair and maintain building structures
Install plumbing and hydraulic/pneumatic systems and replace gauges/valves
Communicate effectively with team members
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a loud, high-volume environment for up to 12 hours

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Computer literacy

PLC experience

Education

Associate degree in related field

Industrial Maintenance Certification

Job description

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team of Maintenance Technicians at the Paragould, AR facility. The maintenance technician’s primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and physical structures.

Our Team

A global innovation leader in designing and manufacturing rigid food containers and food service cling film in the USA since 1963. Committed to protecting food and the environment by using materials that reduce food and packaging waste to conserve valuable natural resources while delivering what the chef intended. Our partners at restaurant chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, food processors, and the distributors that warehouse and ship to these market segments utilize our award-winning performance features in durable packaging that preserves food quality, taste, and texture.

Pay : $24.25 - $31.00 based on experience

Shifts Available:

Night Shift 7:00pm to 7:00am - 4on/4off

What You Will Do

Visually inspect and test machinery or equipment, diagnose electrical problems, and perform necessary repairs needed to safely install and/or return production equipment to acceptable operating conditions
Dismantles defective machinery and equipment and correctly install s reconditioned, new, or repaired parts
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery or plant equipment as well as installing and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring, electrical, and electronic components
Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment
Plans out and installs plumbing assemblies to maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment and repairs or replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Communicate effectively with team members
Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

3 years or more Industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with a computer, tablet, or smartphone

What Will Put You Ahead

Associates degree in related field
Industrial Maintenance Certification
Experience with PLC

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. 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 the 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 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.