Maintenance Mechanic

Your Job


Georgia-Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant in Mt Jewett, PA has an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic . This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.


Georgia-Pacific is a leader in the Forest Products Industry, and we offer our employees the following:

• 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.
• Retention Bonus: We value dedication and commitment, this role is eligible for a retention bonus after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period and at 1 year of employment, paid as a percentage of earnings.
• 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.

Individuals working in this position must be able to commit to a 12-hour rotating shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

An uploaded resume is preferred to be considered for this role.

Example: MS Word or PDF resume document.

Our Team


Georgia-Pacific in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a popular substitution for hardboard in residential and industrial applications such as for drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, interior wall and ceiling panels, modular partitions, and door skins. To learn more about our MDF business segment and how MDF is made, click here: How MDF Is Made


At Georgia Pacific Mt Jewett MDF, safety is our top priority. Over the last decade, we've invested millions in cutting-edge safety measures because safety is our core value. To learn more about our team and our culture, click here: Mt Jewett-Kane Culture

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 with preventative maintenance
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in the Industrial Maintenance field OR completion of a mechanical Trade School program and/or Apprenticeship program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, pumps, and lubrication
• Crane operations experience
• Rigging experience
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps
• Experience with Machine Tool and Die
• Experience with fabrication and welding
• Experience with reading blueprints and precision measurements
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• 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.


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