Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose facility is searching for a Mechanical Maintenance intern. A successful individual will be self-motivated, passionate about learning, and interested in pursuing a mechanical maintenance career. We offer a flexible schedule, but we are targeting at least 20 hours/week with primary work hours occurring Monday-Friday from 6:00 am-4:30 pm. Individuals will be required to work an assigned month on a maintenance rotating shift schedule. No Relocation or Housing Assistance will be provided for this role.
Our Team
The Leaf River team has been on a journey for over 30 years to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, our Leaf River team of over 300 employees, is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com.
What You Will Do
- Learn and apply principles of safe work practices, lock out tag out and safely completing work
- Work within the maintenance crews learning to apply basic methods of repair and preventive maintenance
- Work within the mechanical maintenance crews and other related teams to gain insight into a career in a challenging and rewarding industrial setting
- Learn and apply skills including proper lubrication techniques, machine alignment, machine removal and replacement
- Shadow maintenance during routine preventative maintenance tasks
- Shadow shift maintenance on basic troubleshooting calls throughout the mill
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely by identifying hazards and adhering to safety requirements
- Work on various forms of machinery and equipment including pumps, agitators, conveyor rolls and fans
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled and have completed one year of related program or graduate of a certificate, degree, workforce training or accredited post-secondary program, in one or more of the following Technology disciplines: Precision Manufacturing, Machining, Automotive, Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Equipment, and/or Heavy Equipment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with and an understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, or hydraulics
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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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf