Job Description
Your Job Georgia-Pacific Albany, Ga Lumber is now hiring
Fluid Power Technician .
Salary - Our starting pay is $26-$35/hour.
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
Shift - This is a day shift position working from 6 am - 4 pm
- Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on production needs.
Physical Location: 3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705
Our Team Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.
What You Will Do - Utilize best practice oil sampling methods to monitor oil cleanliness for all site hydraulic units.
- Employ your expertise to analyze samples results and system requirements to manage oil replacement and filtration strategies to optimize fluid and system health.
- Manage and maintain all oil quality tracking and fluid power system documentation.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Serve as the technical expert on all fluid power systems and assist as needed in any required troubleshooting efforts.
- Work closely with the site Environmental Manager to ensure that the site maintains full environmental compliance.
- Assists with design/redesign of new and existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Become the trainer and teach sessions with craftsmen on fluid power systems and hose making best practices.
- Lead failure analysis effort on required fluid power system equipment failures.
- Achieve and/or maintain Maintenance Lubrication Technician (MLT 1) certification and work to obtain the Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) certification
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- At least two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- At least one year of mechanical maintenance experience.
- Previous experience related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Thorough understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the pressure and flow dynamics by which they operate.
What Will Put You Ahead - Current MLT Level 1 or Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) Certification.
- Previous experience working with proportional and servo electrical control systems.
- Prior experience working in maintenance in a wood products business.
- Previous experience as a Fluid Power Technician in a building products facility
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. 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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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.
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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.
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