Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world''s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

Start your career at Leaf River Cellulose, LLC, a world-class manufacturing facility where team members are using innovative technologies to produce specialty and market fluff pulp for a variety high-end uses across the globe.

For nearly 30 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Creating value for our customers and for society is the ultimate goal for our business, and one of our comparative advantages in our ability to do so is our employees.

With a workforce of approximately 300, Leaf River is a non-union facility located in the heart of South Mississippi, just 20 miles from Hattiesburg.

As one of three mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. Maintaining the highest levels of workplace safety for employees is crucial and is reflected in our status as an OSHA VPP Star site and a multi-year winner of the Georgia-Pacific CEO Safety Excellence Award. GP Cellulose is also committed to environmental sustainability and stewardship through every stage of our business, using environmentally conscious production practices to maximize the use of renewable raw materials throughout our process.

Our culture is defined by the Market-Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician: Performs various duties in the Maintenance Department related to assembly, repairs, and fabrication of metal parts by operating mechanical equipment, using blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.

REQUIRED:

 
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of millwright experience in an industrial setting
Experience performing alignments on rotating equipment

 
PREFERRED:

3+ millwright experience with experience in additional craft(s) (i.e. pipefitting, hydraulics, welding)
Previous Maintenance experience in the Pulp & Paper industry
Associates degree or two+ years of study at an accredited college in a technical field.
Computer skills - Outlook- MS Office

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs various duties in the maintenance department related to assembly, repairs and fabrication of metal parts by operating mechanical equipment, using blueprints and designs sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.
Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units.
Installs and maintains machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.
Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation
Willingness to work in all types of weather conditions and in noisy industrial environment
Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
Willingness to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, perform JSA''s and safety awareness
Willingness to work in a tobacco free environment
Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement as condition of employment


We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.