Georgia Pacific
Your Job
Are you a mechanically and electrically inclined individual who enjoys working collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a skilled
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
to join our team at GP Sweetwater, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all electric and LP-powered rolling stock and forklifts. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently within our warehousing environment. The fleet includes forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Our Team Our Sweetwater facility has a rich history producing gypsum-based products for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business is consistently among the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers.
To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com
To learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.
What You Will Do
Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on electric and LP-powered forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, AGVs, and other rolling stock according to scheduled maintenance requirements
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, and other small engine equipment
Communicate and work with 3rd party contractor for major repairs and work needed
Record work performed using work order systems and maintain accurate logbooks and CMMS records
Coordinate procurement and inventory management of parts needed for repairs
Work independently and as part of a team to ensure equipment availability and safety
Follow company safety policies and procedures including lock-out/tag-out protocols and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a zero-incident safety culture
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
One (1) or more years of experience as a heavy equipment or mobile equipment mechanic
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Experience diagnosing and rebuilding powertrain components including engines, transmissions, and final drives
Welding and fabrication experience
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience working with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting
Experience with root cause analysis techniques
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems
Experience applying safe electrical work practices (e.g., NFPA 70-E)
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP
Experience providing maintenance support across multiple locations
Technical or trade school education in mechanical or electrical technology
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.
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a skilled
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
to join our team at GP Sweetwater, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all electric and LP-powered rolling stock and forklifts. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently within our warehousing environment. The fleet includes forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Our Team Our Sweetwater facility has a rich history producing gypsum-based products for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business is consistently among the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers.
To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com
To learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.
What You Will Do
Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on electric and LP-powered forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, AGVs, and other rolling stock according to scheduled maintenance requirements
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, and other small engine equipment
Communicate and work with 3rd party contractor for major repairs and work needed
Record work performed using work order systems and maintain accurate logbooks and CMMS records
Coordinate procurement and inventory management of parts needed for repairs
Work independently and as part of a team to ensure equipment availability and safety
Follow company safety policies and procedures including lock-out/tag-out protocols and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a zero-incident safety culture
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
One (1) or more years of experience as a heavy equipment or mobile equipment mechanic
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Experience diagnosing and rebuilding powertrain components including engines, transmissions, and final drives
Welding and fabrication experience
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience working with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting
Experience with root cause analysis techniques
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems
Experience applying safe electrical work practices (e.g., NFPA 70-E)
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP
Experience providing maintenance support across multiple locations
Technical or trade school education in mechanical or electrical technology
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.
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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