Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 4,241,000 - 6,041,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician in Fort Smith, AR. The role maintains and troubleshoots production equipment to maximize uptime in a demanding industrial setting.

Starts at $37.32 per hour, with a 4-shift operation and a standard 1st shift schedule negotiating overtime. Responsibilities include corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or higher in Electrical Maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of documented industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and operating basic machine tools; minor welding.
• Knowledge of PLC logic, VFDs, servo drives, and 3-phase power.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Realign and adjust mechanical components; install and repair electrical/mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical/electromechanical tests to verify function and diagnose failures.
• Use predictive maintenance tools like IR Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing.
• Maintain qualifications and operate equipment according to department needs.
• Troubleshoot/repair equipment to meet safety, quality, and reliability goals.
• Share knowledge with team and support on-shift problem solving.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical Maintenance

Tools

PLC logic

VFDs

Servo drives

3‑phase power

Precision measuring tools

Basic machine tools

Welding (minor)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician in Fort Smith, AR. Th Multi-craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and troubleshooting all production equipment and systems, performing a variety of maintenance duties, ensuring maximum facility uptime to meet production goals while a safe operation.

This position starts at $37.32

Hours of work will be based on current shift operations. At this time a continuous operation consisting of 4 shifts is in place (A, B, C, and D), however, the posted position’s regular work schedule is 1st shift Monday through Friday, subject to overtime.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Fort Smith, AR facility uses state of the art technology to manufacture Dixie® plates in a progressive production environment. Dixie® is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country. For more information on who we are and what we do, visit our website at www.dixie.com .

What You Will Do

Safely and efficiently perform corrective, preventive, and predictive work on manufacturing equipment, including entry to complex level troubleshooting and repair techniques on manufacturing equipment consisting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Some realigning and adjusting of various mechanical components, as well as some installation and repair of electrical/mechanical systems

Preform a variety of mechanical and electromechanical tests on electrical/mechanical systems, subassemblies and parts to ensure unit functions according to specs or to determine cause of failure

Safely and efficiently utilize predictive maintenance tools including IR Thermography, Oil Analysis, and Ultrasonic Testing

Maintain their qualifications current on equipment in their specific department(s) and the operation

Troubleshoot/repair equipment and perform tasks necessary to meet safety, quality and reliability expectations, both short and long-term

Facilitate on shift problem solving, resolution and Asset Maintenance Work Process

Proactively share knowledge with others

Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

2-year technical degree or higher (as approved by Georgia Pacific) in Electrical Maintenance field

Minimum 5 years of documented Industrial Maintenance experience or equivalent Military experience

Must be able read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings

Experience using precision measuring instruments and to operate basic machine tools and perform minor welding

Ability to perform basic alignment functions and to install bearings, chains, sprockets and power transmission systems

Working knowledge and experience with PLC logic, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo drives and 3 phase power

What Will Put You Ahead

Previously documented experience in use of welding, machine tools, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Knowledge and experience in RSLogic

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.

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. 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.

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