Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant inMt Jewett, PAhas an incredible opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice This is a great start to springboard a Maintenance career and grow within a great company.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a popular substitution for hardboard in residential and industrial applications such as for drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, interior wall and ceiling panels, modular partitions, and door skins.

To learn more about our MDF business segment and how MDF is made, click here: How MDF Is Made

At Georgia Pacific Mt Jewett MDF, safety is our top priority.

Over the last decade, we've invested millions in cutting-edge safety measures because safety is our core value.

To learn more about our team and our culture, click here: Mt Jewett-Kane Culture

What You Will Do


* There are specific guidelines that must be followed at your pace during the course of the program.

In addition, there are guides to help you fulfill the program.


* There is standard coursework that is a requirement to complete during the course of the Apprenticeship Program.


* Working in a training program where you will be partnering with a mentor to perform mechanical maintenance in a hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment.


* Apply training to become proficient in our job expectations for Mechanical Maintenance, including but not limited to:


* Performing mechanical inspections, repairing, and performing maintenance on all machinery and equipment


* Understanding and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission and steam systems


* Utilizing computer systems to input work orders and identify parts


* Replacing defective parts with new parts or repairing/reproducing parts using welding, drill press, surface grinder and other machine shop equipment


* Maintaining and lubricating machines, tools, and equipment


* Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled or assigned


* Maintaining accurate records such as labor hours and important preventative maintenance findings on work orders


* Understand and use data to improve productivity


* Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures


* Assist crew members and work in a team environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience troubleshooting conveyors and hydraulic systems


* Welding and Fabrication experience


* Previous mechanical maintenance training or coursework


* One or more years of experience working in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment

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