Automation Technician

Your Job

Are you a mechanically/electrically inclined person who enjoys working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you!

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products mill in Palatka, FL is seeking a qualified individual to consider for the role of Automation Technician supporting the operations of our Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system in the Palatka, Retail facility.

This position will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Palatka Automation leader.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Palatka Mill is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business.

More than 1000 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, Brawny® paper towels, as well as other private label products.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class fishing that is bounded on the east by the St.

Johns River, which provides such recreation as brackish water fishing and boating.

What You Will Do



* Assess hazards and associated risk for mitigation and creating environment where Zero SIFs occur.


* Complete regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM's) on time and per AGV Platform requirements.


* Provide corrective maintenance - including Root Cause Analysis


* Effectively provide feedback/training to Operational and Reliability members of the local Palatka team.


* Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is preformed


* Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback to AGV Platform when changes are needed.


* Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process as defined by the AGV platform support team


* Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage Advanced Automation Team when needed


* Ensuring that entire fleet of AGVs are available for use to ensure that production is not interrupted


* Take proactive steps to improve functionality of the AGVs and AGV system related issues

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting


* Two (2) year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR five (5) or more years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience


* Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, bearings, safety sensors, etc.


* Experience in operations and equipment maintenance or manufacturing engineering

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience with maintenance and/or operation of Automated Guided Vehicles


* Experience providing technical service across multiple locations


* Experience with electrical safe work practices - NFPA 70-E Electrical Safety


* Experience applying Root Cause Ana...