Mechanical Maintenance Intern
Posted:
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Valid Thru:
Friday, 25 April 2025
Index Requested on:
03/26/2025 01:31:24
Indexed on:
03/26/2025 01:31:24
Location:
New Augusta, MS, 39462, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
17-2000.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Georgia-Pacific is hiring!
Description:
Your Job Our Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose facility is searching for a Mechanical Maintenance intern. A successful individual will be self-motivated, passionate about learning, and interested in pursuing a mechanical maintenance career. We offer a flexible schedule, but we are targeting 20 hours/week with primary work hours occurring Monday-Friday from 6: 00 am-4: 30 pm. Individuals will be required to work an assigned month on a maintenance rotating shift schedule.
Our Team The Leaf River team has been on a journey for over 40 years to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, our Leaf River team of over 350 employees, is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com .
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
What You Will Do - Work within the mechanical maintenance crews and other related teams to gain insight into a career in a challenging and rewarding industrial setting
- Learn and apply skills including proper lubrication techniques, machine alignment, machine removal and replacement
- Shadow maintenance during routine preventative maintenance tasks
- Shadow shift maintenance on basic troubleshooting calls throughout the mill
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely by identifying hazards and adhering to safety requirements
- Work on various forms of machinery and equipment including pumps, agitators, conveyor rolls and fans
- Learn and apply principles of safe work practices, lock out tag out and safely completing work.
- Work within the maintenance crews learning to apply basic methods of repair and preventive maintenance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Currently enrolled in or graduate of a certificate, degree, workforce training or accredited post-secondary program, in one or more of the following Technology disciplines: Precision Manufacturing, Machining, Automotive, Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Equipment, and/or Heavy Equipment
What Will Put You Ahead - Experience with and an understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, or hydraulics
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