Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Millwright)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an experienced Millwright to support our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA.

In this role, you will work on critical production equipment, solve complex mechanical issues, and help drive reliability across the mill.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional looking for strong pay, long-term stability, and continued technical growth in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy troubleshooting heavy industrial equipment and want to be part of a collaborative maintenance team that supports growth and development, apply today!

Salary

Starting pay ranges from $34+ per hour, based on experience and skill set with a $2500 sign on bonus! Overtime opportunities are regularly available based on operational needs.

Pay progression is driven by demonstrated skills, contributions, and impact on overall mill performance.

Relocation benefits may be available.

Employees have the opportunity to earn retention-based bonuses, including a 5% bonus after 3 months and a 2% bonus after 9 months, based on individual performance and maintaining good standing.

Basic hand tools over 1 1/8" are provided by the company, to include impacts, drills, and other precision tools.

Shift

We operate on a 2-3-3-2 schedule, and you will be assigned to days or nights:



* 5:00 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m.


* 5:00 p.m.

- 5:30 a.m.

This schedule provides built-in extended time off while maintaining consistent, predictable shift rotations.

This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation, so flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays is occasionally required based on business needs.

Orientation will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., with your regular shift assignment following completion.

Physical Location

331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA 30828

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely supporting the production of lumber for our customers.

We work collaboratively to improve equipment reliability, address challenges at the source, and support efficient mill operations.

What You Will Do



* Support high-speed manufacturing equipment including conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, and automated production lines.


* Perform reliability and maintenance work on heavy industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.


* Execute preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with the facility's maintenance strategy.


* Troubleshoot mechanical failures, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.


* Partner with operations to prioritize maintenance needs and improve equipment performance.


* Follow all plant safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.


* Work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.


* Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per shift.


* Communicate effectively with crane operators using standard hand signals.


* Wor...