Reliability Technician - Sweetwater, TX

Koch•Sweetwater, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific’s Gypsum facility in Sweetwater, Texas, is seeking an experienced Reliability Technician to support the safety, reliability, maintenance, and performance of production assets. The role creates value by improving equipment reliability to help the facility meet and exceed quality and production goals. The technician provides technical support for ongoing maintenance issues, new equipment, and project inspection and commissioning in accordance with plant policies and procedures. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime on weekends and holidays as needed. Starting pay is $36 per hour and up, depending on experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and relocation benefits may be available. The Sweetwater facility has a long-standing history of producing gypsum wallboard. Georgia-Pacific is part of Koch Industries and manufactures building products and other consumer and industrial products. The company describes an entrepreneurial work philosophy that encourages employees to challenge the status quo, take initiative, collaborate, and create value. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability coverage; retirement benefits; paid vacation and time off; and educational assistance. Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance may also be available. Eligibility and benefits may vary by region and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Experience in vibration monitoring and calibration, and using precision alignment tools for vibration analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a computerized maintenance management system such as MOE or MP2.
Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office.
A degree in engineering, maintenance, or a related field.
Level 1 or Level 2 Vibration Analysis certificate.
Prior gypsum manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly vibration analysis.
Provide technical support for ongoing maintenance problems, new equipment, and project inspection and commissioning.
Develop and implement plans to improve reliability based on investigation findings.
Collaborate with teams to enhance the reliability program and determine appropriate corrective actions, such as replacing equipment or implementing new safety procedures.
Analyze and identify potential causes of equipment failure to prevent future problems.
Perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, moving between levels, lifting objects up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transporting loads up to 75 pounds, and applying up to 100 foot-pounds of torque.
Work at different heights and in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.