Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Mt Jewett, PA has an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic.

This role is eligible for a $1,500 staggered Retention Bonus.

Maintenance Mechanics 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 Mechanics 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.

Georgia-Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

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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