Maintenance Mechanic
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic at our facility in Memphis, Tennessee . These team members create value by safely and efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment in compliance with all plant codes, policies and procedures. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.
S tarting pay is $31.47/hr . Associates will have the opportunity after 90 days of employment to complete a review and mechanical assessment for a pay increase. Shift is day shift 6:30am - 3pm but some flexibility required when needed.
What You Will Do In Your Role
Safely and efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment in compliance with all plant codes, policies and procedures Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, pneumatic/hydraulic components, conveyor systems, and production lines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments Respond to all mechanical maintenance issues throughout the mill Commit to learning the process, flows and equipment across the mill Flexibility to work a 8, 10, and 12 hour shift, holidays, weekends, overtime, and call ins as required Maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to including wearing safety equipment Working in a loud/noisy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, greasy and high volume environment Work safely following proper guidelines around sulfuric acid, caustic and chlorine Working with gears, sheaves, hubs, and shafts to attain proper fit and clearance of equipment and drive components
The Experience You Will Bring
Requirements:
At least five (5) years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, or two (2) years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a two year technical degree Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning and working with, power transmission, bearings, gearboxes and drive systems Experience reading maintenance schematics / blueprints Experience diagnosing mechanical problems using various tools and computers Experience working with preventative, predictive, and reliability- based maintenance practices Experience with hi-pressure steam and other hazardous chemical systems Experience with fabrication and welding
What Will Put You Ahead
Previous Pulp and Paper Mill experience 5+ years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic Previous experience with laser alignment of rotating equipment, and precision work practices Previous millwright and/or machining experience
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