Maintenance Machinist

Your Job

Georgia Pacific's Savannah River Mill located in Rincon, Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Machinist to join their team.

The schedule in this role will be either 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday or 7am to 5pm Monday through Thursday.

Compensation in this position will be commensurate with experience.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry.

Five of the world's 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility.

Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber.

We strive to be a valued member of our community and we've built strong partnerships over the years as part of those efforts.

Benefits Overview:


* Educational assistance


* Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance


* Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays


* Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family


* Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch GP Employee


* Potential for an annual bonus based on individual performance and the site's ability to meet performance, safety, quality, environmental and operational goals

What You Will Do


* Operate manual machines such as mills, lathes, milling machines and surface grinders


* Embrace and adhere to all facility safe work policies, practices, and regulations


* Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to achieve optimal performance levels using precision maintenance best practices, tools and techniques


* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, gear reducers and other industrial process equipment


* Apply problem solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures


* Cross-train and assist in maintenance and operational areas


* Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs


* Follow both verbal and written instructions to successfully complete assigned tasks


* Learn the mill's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and work with other technology to plan, schedule and complete maintenance tasks

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience machining precision parts such as couplings, shafts, bearings, and various custom components


* Experience in operating manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to manufacture parts required for equipment repair


* Experience in repairing and rebuilding housings, shafts, and mechanical assemblies using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and welding equipment


* Experience interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to produce accurate, high-quality machined components


* Experience selecting proper tooling, speeds, and feeds for various materials to ensur...