Operations Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as an Operations Technician.

The individual selected for this role will provide a competitive advantage to Darlington- Dixie® through the application of proactive maintenance skills and equipment expertise.

Our Team

As owners of equipment, you will understand the condition of your equipment and clean, inspect, adjust, lubricate, and make simple repairs to maximize uptime and eliminate unplanned events.

You will complete basic care routes and tasks to detect failures early.

Starting wage is $19/hr.

with potential to grow up $20.50+/hr.

within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions!

What You Will Do


* Embrace and manage change to drive innovation and process improvements


* Work within a team environment utilizing a "flow to work" model; proactively build capabilities in self and others


* Monitor and maintain Plate Forming Presses (PFPs) and packaging equipment to meet quality and production standards while minimizing output waste


* Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical issues on Plate Forming Presses (PFPs), packaging equipment, conveyors, etc.

Enter work requests to schedule Preventative Maintenance and equipment repair to ensure reliable operation while minimizing downtime and cost


* Work in a noisy and high-volume machine production area


* Adhere to safety, environmental, and SQF rules and regulations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 3 years or more of experience in a manufacturing, automation technology, or production environment; AND/OR an Industrial Maintenance Technology degree/certification


* Experience with safe operations of hand and power tools


* Experience with basic computer skills

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working with Computer-based Maintenance Management System(s)


* Experience utilizing PI Process Book to optimize production


* Experience with Precision Maintenance work processes

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 world...