Maintenance Technician

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Packaging facility in Owosso, MI has an immediate opening for a 12-hour shift in maintenance.  

Our Reliability Maintenance Technicians work as a team sharing and applying knowledge to meet facility production goals and to increase capabilities. If you want to work for an industry leader and for a company whose core values include safety, integrity, compliance, and fulfillment, apply today!

Salary

This Maintenance Technician role offers a starting rate of $33.76/hr with the opportunity to advance  to $42.20/hrplus a $1.00 shift differential for night shift

This position offers a $4,000.00 sign-on bonus!

Shift Hours

12 -Hour Shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)

The schedule is as follows:  Monday ON (1) - Tue/Wed/Thurs Off (3) – Fri/Sat/Sun ON (3) – Monday OFF (1) – Tue/Wed/Thurs ON (3) – Fri/Sat/Sun Off (3)

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and  procedures.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and repair  andmaintainall equipmentin accordance withplant policies and  procedures.

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers specifications, including but not limited to:

• Motors

• pneumatic components

• conveyor systems

• programmable logic controls (PLCs)

• production machines

• Use hand tools, power tools and precision-measuring devices and testing  instruments.  

• Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as  needed.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety  equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing, industrial or military  environment.

• Experience with 480V.

• Experience reading electrical schematics/mechanical  drawings.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Provide your own metric and standard tools e.g., socket and wrench sets, and Allen T-handles.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.

• Two (2) or more years of electrical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing or military environment

• Experience referencing the National Electric Code (NEC) or National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards on the  job.

• Experience troubleshooting  PLCs.

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 are 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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all 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