Weekend Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Talladega, AL

Koch•Talladega, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for its lumber facility in Talladega, Alabama. The role supports safe and efficient lumber production by troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing manufacturing equipment and processes. The schedule is a 12-hour weekend shift, Thursday through Saturday and every other Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Candidates must be flexible and available to work any shift, including overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed. Orientation is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., after which the regular shift will be assigned. Starting pay is $27.00–$33.00 per hour depending on experience, with a $5.00-per-hour shift premium for hours worked Friday through Sunday. Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution to mill performance.

Requirements

Experience installing, performing preventative maintenance on, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and components.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in Industrial Technology or a related field and at least three years of manufacturing experience, or five years of equivalent manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of precision alignment of motors, couplings, and bearings, as well as lubrication systems and pumps.
Mechanical maintenance experience involving fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, valve identification and application, and welding.
Experience using computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and participate in the safety program.
Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment and processes to support operational efficiency.
Perform proactive asset-maintenance work, including maintenance routes and preventative maintenance, to improve reliability and uptime.
Install and repair mechanical drives, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, belts, and couplings.
Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems, control devices, hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components.
Work with operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
Use pipefitting skills to weld, cut, fit, and install piping throughout the facility.
Assist operators or crew members with machine startup, shutdown, or cleanup.
Research parts in equipment manuals and submit work orders in a computerized maintenance management program.
Document daily work performed and machine conditions through written and verbal communication.