Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to be a part of our Gurdon, Arkansas maintenance team. We are looking for our next team member to join as a Machinist Technician to help support the facility maintenance and meet production goals. This is a great opportunity to utilize and build on your skills with a growing organization!
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, AR manufactures plywood sheathing and specialty products which is ideal for residential and light commercial construction. Our facility has been in the community and in operations for forty years. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.
What You Will Do
- Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machining tools to perform precision machining operations (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)
- Machine and fabricate a variety of parts and components to include shafts, bushings, pins, gears, hubs, bearings, keyways, etc.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision measurement tools
- Conduct maintenance on equipment in accordance with the scheduled maintenance requirements
- Work closely with various members of the maintenance team to collaborate on projects and work orders
- Adhere to and promote all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices
- Be willing and able to work any shift, variable start times, overtime, and weekends as scheduled
- Be able to complete job setups independently
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in vertical mills and lathes
- Experience in machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum
- Required able to provide personal hand tools
- Knowledge of tool holders, insert types, lathe threading, turning and boring setups
- Experience in geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in fabrication, welding, and utilizing cutting torches
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience with laser alignment and precision maintenance
- Technical Degree or higher in Machine Technology or Machine Tool Technology
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
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.
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Our Benefits
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 Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf