Fiber Machine Technician

Your Job

This position is assigned to the Pulp department.

This position is primarily focused on working with, monitoring, and inspecting our Pulpers, Dewiring Units, and/or Screening Systems.

Wages are $23.00 per hour with competitive benefits and no top out range on pay.

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year.

Fiber Machine Technicians work a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period.

This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry.

Five of the world's 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility.

Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber.

We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets.

We work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.

In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:


* Educational assistance


* Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance


* Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays


* Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family


* Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee

What You Will Do


* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.


* Monitor centerlines and entry into computer control systems.


* Daily inspections and sampling from fiber systems checking for brightness, quality, and dirt count.


* Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment to optimize production.


* Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area.


* Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.


* Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE.


* Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.


* High School Diploma or GED


* Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.


* Experience working in a paper/pulp manufacturing environment.


* Experience working a rotating shift.


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