Your Job
Are you a mechanically/electrically 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 Palatka, FL is seeking a qualified individual to consider for the role of Automation Technician supporting the operations of our Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system in the Palatka, Retail facility. This position will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Palatka Automation leader.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting
• Two (2) year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR five (5) or more years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, bearings, safety sensors, etc.
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance or manufacturing engineering

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.

• 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 Palatka 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
• Take proactive steps to improve functionality of the AGVs and AGV system related issues