Maintenance Mechanic

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Monticello, MS containerboard facility. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This position creates value for the facility by supporting the maintenance team with preventative and corrective maintenance leading to increased uptime and reliability, as well as reducing unplanned downtime. The regular schedule is 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Our Maintenance Mechanics work any shift, including holidays and weekends, and work overtime as needed, and rotate on-call duties. This position starts at $33.51 hourly or more based on experience/ability. Our Team Georgia Pacific Monticello is a stable employer on 2,200 acres which employs 450 employees. This position is an opportunity to be part of a stable, rapidly expanding organization that offers a tremendous amount of growth potential. What You Will Do Precision alignment of pumps and gearboxes Lead or assist Machining with small parts on lathe, key seater, milling machine for repair work Lead or assist Welding, as well as fabricating structural pipes and doing repair work Exchange mechanical components like pumps, gearboxes, cylinders, rolls, valves Inspect machinery to identify issues that may lead to unplanned downtime Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures Read blueprints, technical and mechanical drawings, Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) and schematics Use light rigging, such as chain falls, chokers, slings, nylon belts, monorails, eyebolts, shackles, and beam clamps Troubleshoot issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems Use a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for an extended period, lifting, walking, climbing, twisting, and stooping Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Four (4) years or more experience as a millwright, mechanic, machinist, or welder in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment What Will Put You Ahead Experience in heavy industrial plants Two (2) years certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Machining Technology, or Welding Journeyman level experience in welding, machining, millwright Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program Training in precision alignment Mobile crane operator training Pipe Welding experience Machining experience 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 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 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific Corp.