About the position
Our Georgia-Pacific Green Bay Broadway facility is searching for a Shop Mechanic to work in our Maintenance department with our Hoist Reliability team. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our cranes and hoists, which are critical to our manufacturing processes. The Shop Mechanic will be responsible for performing both preventative and corrective maintenance on cranes and hoists, ensuring that all equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. This role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, including self-managing the hoist and crane backlog to ensure that all repairs and inspections are completed on time based on priority. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, providing a consistent work-life balance. The successful candidate will be part of a progressive, safety-conscious work environment that values teamwork and communication. Strong communication skills are essential, as the Shop Mechanic will need to interact with various levels of the organization, providing updates and reports on maintenance activities. In addition to technical skills, the role requires physical stamina, as the Shop Mechanic will be expected to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to eight hours a day. The position also offers opportunities for overtime and advancement based on capability rather than seniority, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on cranes and hoists.
- Perform and document inspections.
- Self-manage hoist and crane backlog, ensuring all repairs and inspections are completed on time based on priority.
- Work from heights, mainly from a lift (scissors, genie boom) or a boom crane.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization via reports, email, verbally, and/or in small/large group settings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two (2) years of work experience as a mechanical or electrical technician in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
- At least two (2) years' experience performing maintenance on cranes and/or hoists.
- Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman certification.
- A two (2) year technical degree or higher in the electro-mechanical or industrial maintenance field.
- Completion of a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship program.
Nice-to-haves
- Multi-Craft experience (electrical/mechanical).
- Experience with cranes and hoists.
- 3rd-party crane certifications.
- Experience and understanding of precision maintenance practices.
Benefits
- Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date.
- 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year.
- Paid vacation time available for use in the first year.
- 48 Hours of PTO (1-yr waiting period until PTO is earned and will be pro-rated during the first year of eligibility).
- Retention Bonus.
- Annual bonus potential.
- Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority.
- Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment.
- Overtime opportunities.
