Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Diboll (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Variable pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Diboll plant in Texas is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems, and welding/fabrication skills.

You will input work orders, maintain records, and support safety and team training efforts. Successful candidates will have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, be capable of reading blueprints, and willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts, with potential weekend/holiday

Qualifications

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps.
• Three or more years in Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience with fabrication and welding.
• Mentoring Mechanical Maintenance Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections, repair and maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission and steam systems.
• Use computers to input work orders and maintain records.
• Replace defective parts using welding and machine shop tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Create job plans for future repairs and reference.
• Share knowledge through training and technical assistance.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear PPE.
• Work in high places and confined spaces; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical trade school / Apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Surface grinder

Pumps & conveyors tools

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's plant inDiboll, TXhas an incredible opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, have strong initiative and collaborate effectively and efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

Our Mechanical Maintenance Technicians must be willing to work any shift, including but not limited to 12-hour rotating shifts or Days and can include weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth:This isn’t just a job; it’s the beginning of a career.We’re seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization.
• Variable Pay:In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.
• Competitive Benefits Package:As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more.

An uploaded resume is preferred to be considered for this role. Example: MS Word or PDF resume document.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Diboll Particleboard facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture particle board for the construction and cabinetry industry. Our particle board is used primarily in custom cabinetry and in self-assembled cabinetry sold by international furniture stores. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.gposb.com

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical inspections, repair and perform maintenance on all machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission and steam systems
• Utilize computer systems to input work orders, identify parts, maintain records such as labor hours and PM findings, etc.
• Replace defective parts with new parts or repairing/reproducing parts using welding, drill press, surface grinder and other machine shop equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled or assigned
• Assist with creating job plans for future reference on repair jobs
• Share knowledge through training and providing technical assistance to other team members
• Perform other related duties and completes projects as assigned
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and to include wearing necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work in high places in excess of 80 feet, using man lifts and working in confined spaces
• Performing work that entails lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least twelve (12) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in the Industrial Maintenance field
• Experience with fabrication and welding
• Experience mentoring Mechanical Maintenance Technicians

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, and pumps, lubrication
• Experience with Machine Tool and Die
• Experience with reading blueprints and precision measurements
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Completion of a mechanical Trade School program and/or Apprenticeship program
• High school diploma or GED

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

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.

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.