Machinist Technician- Gurdon Plywood

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to be a part of our Gurdon, AR maintenance team.

We are looking for our next team member to join as a Machinist Technician to help support the facility maintenance and meet production goals.

This is a great opportunity to utilize and build on your skills with a growing organization!

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, AR manufactures plywood sheathing and specialty products which is ideal for residential and light commercial construction.

Our facility has been in the community and in operations for forty years.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

What You Will Do



* Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machining tools to perform precision machining operations (lathe, milling machine, drill press etc.)


* Machine and fabricate a variety of parts and components to include shafts, bushings, pins, gears, hubs, bearings, keyways etc.


* Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision measurement tools


* Conduct maintenance on equipment in accordance with the scheduled maintenance requirements


* Work closely with various members of the maintenance team to collaborate on projects and work orders


* Adhere to and promote all safety policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* A minimum of three (3) years of experience in vertical mills and lathes


* Willing and able to complete job setups independently


* Experience in machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum


* Able to provide personal hand tools


* Knowledge of tool holders, insert types, lathe threading, turning and boring setups


* Experience in geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures


* Willing and able to operate hoisting and lifting devices


* Willing and able to work any shift, variable start times, overtime, weekends, as scheduled


* Willing and able to maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing safety equipment

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience in fabrication, welding and utilizing cutting torches


* Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics


* Experience with laser alignment and precision maintenance


* Technical degree or higher in Machine Technology or Machine Tool Technology

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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.

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