Mobile Equipment Mechanic

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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).

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

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

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aquí, or tu).

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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