Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location(s) Madison, Georgia Company Georgia-Pacific Career Field Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Looking for an industrial maintenance technician role where your skills are respected, your ideas matter, and you can earn up to $36/hour plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus? Join Georgia-Pacific's Madison team and help keep one of the area's largest manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

Georgia-Pacific's Madison facility manufactures pine plywood panels and siding used in residential and light commercial construction. Our team is committed to safety excellence and building an injury-free workplace while delivering high-quality products. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit This facility is a Tobacco-Free Workplace.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety by following all environmental, PPE, and safety standards to support an injury-free workplace
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems and support production goals
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Communicate work performed and equipment status clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Support quality outcomes by minimizing waste and contributing to production and performance goals
• Follow and interpret work instructions and maintenance schedules to complete planned work effectively
• Work in industrial conditions (hot, cold, humid, noisy environments) while maintaining focus on safety and quality
• Take ownership of work, operate with minimal supervision, and support training and development of teammates
• Perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, climbing, walking, pushing, twisting, stooping) with or without reasonable accommodation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps
• Experience installing, aligning, repairing, and replacing industrial equipment
• Experience with fabrication, welding, and cutting torch
• Experience operating hoisting and lifting devices
• Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, and gearboxes
• Experience with precision alignment of motors and couplings
• Experience reading blueprints, technical drawings, or hydraulic schematics

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2 or more years of Mechanical or technical training (e.g., vocational, military, or hands-on experience)
• Experience working in a wood products or manufacturing environment