Millwright or Machinist

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Georgia-Pacific LLC in Green Bay is seeking a skilled individual for a Maintenance role focused on mechanical maintenance and repair. This position requires expertise in precision measuring instruments and repair planning, as well as the ability to interpret technical specifications.

We offer competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and an extensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Millwright, Mechanic, or Machinist.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience in performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measuring instruments to perform repairs.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Precision measuring tools

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC lathe

Laser alignment equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Our Georgia‑Pacific Green Bay Broadway mill is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Maintenance Department. This hourly role supports safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations through hands‑on mechanical maintenance and repair. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, quarterly performance‑based bonuses, and opportunities to advance based on capability, contribution, and performance— not seniority.

What You Will Do

• Use precision measuring instruments to perform repairs and verify tolerances
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances
• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Dismantle, inspect, and assemble equipment
• Identify component wear and damage and evaluate clearances and tolerances in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Develop repair plans using sketches, drawings, or sample parts
• Fabricate or modify components to meet dimensional and tolerance requirements
• Assemble and install parts, ensuring proper alignment, clearances, and tolerances
• Perform precision machinery alignment
• Safely operate lifting and rigging equipment
• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate tools and gauges
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve reliability
• Operate conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, hydraulic presses, boring bars, radial drills, and roll grinding equipment
• Perform lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials or equipment weighing 30–50 pounds

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two (2) years of experience as a Millwright, Mechanic, Machinist, or in a related field or a related degree
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or technical specifications
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance, repair, or machining work in an industrial or manufacturing environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with CNC lathe or milling operations
• Experience using laser alignment equipment
• Experience with lifting and rigging equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Our Benefits

We provide medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and may vary by geographic region.

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).