Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician in Fort Smith, AR. The 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. 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

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Perform 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

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
• 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. 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. 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.