Maintenance Technician - Tacoma, WA

Koch•Tacoma, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Tacoma, WA. Maintenance Mechanics must thoroughly understand safe work practices and troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This role involves performing general maintenance on all site equipment, including Screw Conveyors, Belt Conveyors, Roller Conveyors, Pumps, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Valves, and Dust Collection Systems. The position requires performing preventive and corrective maintenance, repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods such as lifting, walking, climbing, and stooping. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment problems, monitoring running equipment, communicating with team members, documenting work performed, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Experience utilizing precision alignment tools.
Machining, piping, welding, rigging, baghouse, and/or dust collector maintenance experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of Mechanic experience centered around material conveyors (screws, roller conveyors, belt conveyors etc.)
Experience Maintaining and replacing worn components (bearings, rollers, sprockets, belts, pulleys, pumps, cylinders, saws, gearboxes, couplings etc.).
Experience Operating Forklifts, Scissor lifts and boom lifts
Experience in Natural Gas Burner systems

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance on all site equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the facility’s preventative maintenance schedule.
Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods such as lifting, walking, climbing, and stooping.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and failures and diagnose the root cause.
Monitor running equipment for signs of impending failures.
Communicate with team members to understand and resolve equipment issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and prioritize maintenance needs.
Document work performed daily in the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety PPE.
Use critical thinking, processes, and collaboration to troubleshoot equipment and machinery.