Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Gypsum business has an exciting technical opportunity in Fort Dodge, IA!

The Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility in Fort Dodge, IA produces a variety of gypsum wallboard, roof decking, and sheathing products.

Wallboard is an affordable, strong, and durable construction material used in residential and commercial building.

We are seeking a talented Heavy Equipment Lube Technician.

The starting wage range is $25.00 - $28.00.

Our Team

The Fort Dodge mine offers a team-based environment where members work collaboratively to produce high-quality gypsum products for the GP Fort Dodge plant.

Georgia-Pacific offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

If you are seeking an opportunity where you can use technology, collaboration, and knowledge to create value, we are interested in learning more about you!

What You Will Do


* Perform fluid/filter changes at predetermined intervals as required along with proper sampling of compartments


* Each morning perform pre-shift checks of fluid and equipment before equipment goes into service.

At the end of shift fuel cycle fuel/grease and inspect machines to document any repairs needing out of plan down time


* Keep accurate records of work performed through use of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and machine telematics systems


* Track PM schedules of machines to properly plan down time using telematics systems


* Coordinate procurement of parts to conduct repairs as needed


* Assist in maintaining proper inventory of stocked parts through assigning said parts to work orders, performing physical counts and restocking from previous orders


* Work with a team to complete lubrication maintenance of mobile equipment in accordance with proper lubrication standards


* Be self-motivated working with minimal supervision and be capable of making decisions


* Work overtime, weekends and holidays when required


* Work in a hot, humid, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet environments


* Work safely, following company policies and practices including lock tag verify procedures and wearing all required personal protective equipment

What Will Put You Ahead


* A High school diploma orGED


* Experience with (Caterpillar VisionLink, CAT ET, Volvo Caretrack, John Deere Service Advisor, Operations Center/JDLink, Wirtgen WITOS, WIDOS) systems


* Experience with lubrication predictive technologies, sample analysis, and lubrication best practices


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications


* Experience within any Koch company or its subsidiaries


* Knowledge of MSHA, MSHA certification for open pit mining

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.
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