Lead Robotics Technician - Plywood (Finishing & Shipping) - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Lead Operator Technicians at our Plywood facility in Gurdon, Arkansas. The Lead Operator Technician will have responsibility for operating and maintaining the automated equipment in the Finishing and Shipping department at the site. There will be some traveling associated with this role during the onboarding and training period.

Our Team

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

• Operate and maintain automated/robotic equipment to include panel repair and packaging equipment. Will also support the department as needed with technical support and perform operational duties as needed.
• Ensure equipment is clean (like new) and perform preventative maintenance on equipment to correct mechanical/electrical problems before machine fails.
• Utilize mechanical and basic electrical skills and knowledge to maximize machine performance, identify root cause failures, and apply long-term solutions to achieve production and quality goals.
• Inspect equipment and communicate with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Support continuous process improvements through facility engagement, as well as systems optimization.
• Communicate to department manager and supervisors on any maintenance, quality, and/or production issues as they arise.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures while actively participating in the safety program.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule and work on-call/call-in hours for maintenance issues and overtime/nights and weekends as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two (2) or more years of maintenance technical support experience in a manufacturing or military environment
• At least two (2) years of manufacturing experience or industrial maintenance experience OR High School Diploma/GED equivalent OR completion of a 2-year technical trade school program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate's Degree in a technical field such as electrical, mechanical, or similar trades
• Experience working as an electrical/mechanical craft or plant technician
• Experience working as a Team Lead with mechanical/electrical experience
• Experience operating complex automated equipment with HMI interface, metering devices, encoders, hydraulics, pneumatics, i.e. robots
• Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings and pumps, lubrication

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.