Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Georgia Pacific Rocky Creek Lumber is seeking a safety-focused, self-motivated Mobile Equipment Mechanic / Millwright. This role supports reliable operation of mobile equipment and industrial machinery by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance while helping the facility meet production and quality goals.

This is a 12-hour shift. Days or nights. Shifts are from 6:00am to 6:00 pm days and 6:00 pm to 6:00 am nights. $28 per hour and up based on experience.

Our Rocky Creek facility produces a variety of products from southern yellow pine, including dimensional lumber and squares/timbers. Georgia-Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel- and gasoline-powered mobile equipment and industrial machinery, including engines, transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and related components
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, fluid and filter changes, and inspections to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Install and align equipment, complete welding and fabrication as needed, and read mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Document labor, repairs, and critical findings in work orders and maintenance systems; coordinate parts, inventory, and outside vendor support
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize work, solve recurring problems, reduce waste, and support production and quality goals
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements, including lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment procedures
• Work safely with minimal supervision in a hot humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment, while working rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One year or more of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment as a mechanic and/or millwright
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel or gasoline engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, powertrain components, and industrial mechanical equipment
• Experience with welding and fabrication and with reading mechanical drawings or schematics

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree, technical college coursework, or trade school training in industrial maintenance or industrial technology
• Three or more years of heavy equipment or industrial millwright experience
• Experience with Taylor, Hyster, and Cat equipment