Maintenance Mechanic​/Millwright - Blue Rapids, KS

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Georgia-Pacific Industrial Plasters facility located in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking motivated, safety-oriented individuals to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright
. In this position you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our equipment and operations. This includes troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, recommending repairs or upgrades, identifying quality concerns, and maintaining equipment at precise operating standards. You will also contribute to optimizing production by understanding equipment capabilities and performance thresholds.

• An 8‑hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• A rotating 12‑hour 2‑2‑3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Shift placement will be determined based on business needs at the time of hire; however, this position will most likely be assigned to the rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule, depending on current openings.

Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and be available for on‑call responsibilities as needed.

Starting pay begins at $32.95 per hour. We’re also offering a $1,000 sign‑on bonus!

2127 US Highway 77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

• Perform periodic maintenance routines including lubricating machines and equipment for improved reliability and uptime.
• Work with operations associates to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in the safety program.
• Assist in the development and implementation of reliability‑centered maintenance strategies.
• Apply simple problem‑solving methods such as 5Y to reduce and eliminate failures.
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment.

• Five or more years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, along with mechanical components such as bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, conveyors, rollers, pulleys, and shafts.
• Experience performing precision maintenance and knowledge of condition‑based monitoring.
• Experience with fabricating, torch cutting, and arc & MIG welding.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs and precision measurements.
• Experience recording maintenance and repairs in a computerized maintenance management system (MP2 / SAP) and completing reports and work orders on time to keep accurate records.

• Associate’s degree or two (2) years of study from a technical college in the fields of Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Technology.
• Trade journeyman status in a related field preferred.

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, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).