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Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Kane
Oct 29, 2025
Your Job Georgia-Pacific's Medium Density Fiberboard plant in Mt Jewett, PAhas an incredible opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice This is a great start to springboard a Maintenance career and grow within a great company. Our Team Georgia-Pacific in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a popular substitution for hardboard in residential and industrial applications such as for drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, interior wall and ceiling panels, modular partitions, and door skins. To learn more about our MDF business segment and how MDF is made, click here: How MDF Is Made At Georgia Pacific Mt Jewett MDF, safety is our top priority. Over the last decade, we've invested millions in cutting-edge safety measures because safety is our core value. To learn more about our team and our culture, click here: Mt Jewett-Kane Culture What You Will Do There are specific guidelines that must be followed at your pace during the course of the program. In addition, there are guides to help you fulfill the program. There is standard coursework that is a requirement to complete during the course of the Apprenticeship Program. Working in a training program where you will be partnering with a mentor to perform mechanical maintenance in a hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment. Apply training to become proficient in our job expectations for Mechanical Maintenance, including but not limited to: Performing mechanical inspections, repairing, and performing maintenance on all machinery and equipment Understanding and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission and steam systems Utilizing computer systems to input work orders and identify parts Replacing defective parts with new parts or repairing/reproducing parts using welding, drill press, surface grinder and other machine shop equipment Maintaining and lubricating machines, tools, and equipment Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled or assigned Maintaining accurate records such as labor hours and important preventative maintenance findings on work orders Understand and use data to improve productivity Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures Assist crew members and work in a team environment Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions What Will Put You Ahead Experience troubleshooting conveyors and hydraulic systems Welding and Fabrication experience Previous mechanical maintenance training or coursework One or more years of experience working in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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-basedpackaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works tomeet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products wemake, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over150 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 philosophyhelps 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 clickherefor additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information clickhere,aqui, ortu).