Reliability Technician - Mechanical

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Mechanical Reliability Technician role supporting the tissue and towel manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.

The Mechanical Reliability Technician is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reliability of mechanical systems and equipment in the facility.

This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure the efficient operation of machinery.

The technician works closely with the maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve mechanical issues and implement reliability improvements.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA.

The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern® and Brawny®.

The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.

The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well.

For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day.

Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

What You Will Do In Your Role



* Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture P


* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity


* Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence


* Conduct repairs on mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and other machinery, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently


* Utilize predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to identify potential failures before they occur


* Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and work with the reliability team to develop and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability


* Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency


* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment history


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