MECHANIC - CAMDEN PLYWOOD

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Camden (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Camden, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep industrial mobile equipment running safely and reliably, supporting plywood production. You will troubleshoot controls, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime while meeting quality goals.

This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, welding, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years mobile equipment experience on diesel/LPG engines.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic metalworking skills.
• Knowledge of 12–24-volt electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Experience with motor, coupling, bearing and pump alignment and lubrication.
• Willing to work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial mobile equipment for plywood production.
• Troubleshoot equipment controls and identify deficiencies.
• Identify and list parts to repair mobile equipment.
• Install and align equipment parts.
• Perform basic metal welding and cutting tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain maintenance logs including labor hours and findings.
• Work with operations to prioritize repairs on mobile equipment.
• Communicate work performed and equipment statuses clearly.
• Help meet production and quality goals while optimizing equipment to reduce waste.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines and participate in safety program.

Skills

Mobile equipment experience

Diesel/LPG engine experience

Troubleshooting

Reading mechanical drawings

Precision alignment

Shift work flexibility

Education

Associate degree or 2 years in Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Technology

Tools

Computer skills

Interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings

Job description

Our Team

Are you a Mechanic who is self‑motivated, and committed to safety? Then we have the job for you! Georgia‑Pacific is seeking a safety‑oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic in Camden, TX. This position creates value by ensuring mobile equipment reliability and uptime and identifying opportunities to maximize output without compromising quality or safety. This position is a vital resource for our ongoing success and productivity.

Your Job

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

RESUME IS DESIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Our Team

Are you a Mechanic who is self‑motivated, and committed to safety? Then we have the job for you! Georgia‑Pacific is seeking a safety‑oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic in Camden, TX. This position creates value by ensuring mobile equipment reliability and uptime and identifying opportunities to maximize output without compromising quality or safety. This position is a vital resource for our ongoing success and productivity.

What You Will Do

• Repairing and maintaining industrial mobile equipment for plywood production. Equipment includes but is not limited to forklifts, heavy lifts, front end loaders, etc.
• Trouble shooting of Equipment controls and identify deficiencies.
• Identifying and listing parts to make needed repairs of mobile equipment.
• Installing and aligning equipment parts.
• Basic metal welding and cutting task.
• Performing preventive maintenance tasks as assigned meeting deadline expectations
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings.
• Working with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize repairs needed on mobile equipment.
• Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally.
• Helping meet or exceed production and quality goals while optimizing equipment to reduce waste.
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participate in safety program

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least two (2) years of mobile equipment experience working on diesel/LPG engines.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatics systems.
• Basic Computer experience
• Basic Metal Working skills
• Basic Electrical/Electronic Knowledge on 12 – 24-volt systems
• Experience with reading and understanding mechanical drawings.
• Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings and pumps, lubrication.
• Willing and able to work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) years or more of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Associates degree or two (2) years of study from a technical college or school in the fields of Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Technology.
• Computer skills for record-keeping and documentation functions.

Pay Is Commensurate With Experience

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.

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.

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