Maintenance Millwright
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant in Mt Jewett, PA has an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Millwright. This role is eligible for a $1,500 staggered Retention Bonus. Maintenance Millwright are also eligible for quarterly variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Maintenance Millwrights work 12-hour rotating shifts. The Shift hours are from 6:00am - 6:00pm and 6:00pm - 6:00am. Individuals in the role will also work as needed: holidays, weekends, and overtime.
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
- Troubleshooting all mechanical problems; repairing and maintaining all equipment in accordance with plant policy and procedure
- Installing and repairing mechanical drives, chains, sprockets, gears, belts, and couplings
- Reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- Accurately using measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, tachometers, and dial indicators
- Working as a part of a team to ensure timely completion of all maintenance tasks and minimize equipment down time
- Working around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
- Working in a hot, humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
- Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of industrial maintenance experience OR a 2-year technical degree in Maintenance Mechanics or Engineering Associate
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working with conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
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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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf