Automation Technician

Your Job

Are you a mechanically inclined person who enjoys working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you!

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products mill in Pennington, AL is seeking a qualified individual to consider for the role of Automation Technician supporting the operation of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system in the Naheola, Retail facility. This position will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Naheola AGV leader.

Our Team

The Naheola Mill is the largest employer in the community and actively supports community outreach, workforce development, and education. The area offers excellent outdoor activities, including world-class hunting and access to the Tombigbee River for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Residents enjoy a mild climate, a low cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast's beaches and resorts.

As part of Koch, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. We also operate a major recycling business. With over 30,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we are committed to meeting customer needs with quality products and continuous innovation.

What You Will Do

• Assess hazards and associated risk for mitigation and creating environment where Zero SIFs occur.
• Complete regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM's) on time and per AGV Platform requirements.
• Provide corrective maintenance - including Root Cause Analysis
• Effectively provide feedback/training to Operational and Reliability members of the local Naheola team.
• Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is preformed
• Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback to AGV Platform when changes are needed.
• Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process as defined by the AGV platform support team
• Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage Advanced Automation Team when needed
• Ensuring that entire fleet of AGVs are available for use to ensure that production is not interrupted

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting
• 2-year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR 5 or more years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, and bearings
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance or manufacturing engineering
• Experience communicating with various audiences as this role will require communication to all levels of the organization (i.e., via reports, e-mail, verbally, and/or in small/large group settings) in a team environment
• Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Willingness to learn specific skills required to maintain and operate AGV

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with maintenance and/or operation of Automated Guided Vehicles
• Experience in an environment that requires self-direction, multi-tasking, and independent decisions making
• Experience providing technical service across multiple locations
• Experience using SAP Fiori for preventative maintenance scheduling and repairs
• Experience with electrical safe work practices - NFPA 70-E Electrical Safety

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Hiring Philosophy

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.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).