Converting Maintenance Tech

Your Job

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Converting Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team, in Plattsburgh, NY. This position is responsible for assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment. Successful individuals will be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development and pay growth!

Our Maintenance Day Shift Technicians work a Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm shift. Individuals must have the flexibility to work a rotating, 12hr shift that includes, daytime, evening, weekend, and overtime hours as required by participation in a maintenance call-in program. The hourly rate for this role is $28.60.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue. Quilted Northern is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for mill lubrication systems
• Learn and perform all aspects of lubrication, including but not limited to:
• Routine equipment lubrication
• Maintenance of automatic lubrication equipment
• Installation of remote lubrication lines
• Knowledge of lubrication equipment requirements
• Read and understand lubrication specifications
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and machinery under supervision
• Assist with mechanical repairs, including replacing belts, bearings, and other mechanical components
• Support senior technicians in troubleshooting equipment failures and identifying root causes
• Document maintenance activities in logs and computerized maintenance management systems (SAP)
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures during maintenance activities and maintain and clean and organized work environment
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance technical skills
• Assist with inventory management of tools, parts, and supplies
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency
• Perform work that requires lifting up to 50lbs, and standing, bending, and/or working in confined spaces

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience with performing maintenance on and utilizing mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and hand/power tools, in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or military environment
• Experience with lubrication maintenance in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or military environment
• Experience using written and verbal communication skills within a team environment
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Technical diploma or coursework in mechanical or industrial maintenance

• MLT-1 (Machine Lubrication Practices) Certification

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 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