Repair Shop Machinist

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Repair Shop Machinist to perform hands-on mechanical repair and precision machining in our maintenance department. This hourly role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability to keep our mill running smoothly.

You will use precision instruments, read blueprints, operate lathes, mills, grinders, and other shop equipment; dismantle and assemble components; identify wear; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Millwright, Mechanic or Machinist or related field.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measuring instruments to complete repairs and verify tolerances.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders and other shop tools.
• Interpret blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Dismantle, inspect, and assemble equipment.
• Identify wear and evaluate clearances per manufacturer specs.
• Fabricate or modify components to meet tolerances.
• Assemble and install parts with proper alignment and clearances.
• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate tools and gauges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability.
• Perform lifting and material handling up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Machinist experience

Precision measuring tools

Education

Two years of related experience OR a related degree

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC milling

Job description

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific Green Bay Broadway mill is seeking a motivated and skilled Repair Shop Machinist to join our Maintenance Department. In this skilled hourly role, you will perform hands‑on mechanical repair and machining work that supports safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations.

We are seeking candidates who can identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, quarterly performance‑based bonuses, and opportunities to advance based on capability, contribution, and performance rather than seniority.

Our Team

Our Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail paper products, including bath tissue, napkins, and paper towels. Every day, our employees help deliver products that people rely on while contributing to a strong and stable economy throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities will be aligned with your skills and experience and may include:

• Use precision measuring instruments to complete repairs and verify tolerances on gearboxes, agitators, pumps, and other equipment
• Operate conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, hydraulic presses, boring bars, radial drills, and roll grinding equipment
• 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
• Fabricate or modify components to meet dimensional and tolerance requirements
• Assemble and install parts, ensuring proper alignment, clearances, and tolerances
• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate tools and gauges
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve reliability
• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality
• 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 using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with CNC lathe or milling operations
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance, repair, or machining work in an industrial or manufacturing environment

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 philosophyhere.

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 ourbusiness philosophyhelps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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, 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).