Automation Technician

Your Job

Are you a mechanically 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 Pennington, AL is seeking a qualified individual to consider for the role of Automation Technician supporting the operation of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system in the Naheola, Retail facility.

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

Our Team

The Naheola Mill is the largest employer in the community and actively supports community outreach, workforce development, and education.

The area offers excellent outdoor activities, including world-class hunting and access to the Tombigbee River for fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Residents enjoy a mild climate, a low cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast's beaches and resorts.

As part of Koch, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products.

We also operate a major recycling business.

With over 30,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we are committed to meeting customer needs with quality products and continuous innovation.

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 Naheola 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting


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


* Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, and bearings


* Experience in operations and equipment maintenance or manufacturing engineering


* Experience communicating with various audiences as this role will require communication to all levels of the organization (i.e., via reports, e-mail, verbally, and/or in small/large group settings) in a team environment


* Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques


* Willingness to learn specific skills required to maintain ...