Your Job
Are you passionate about automation and automated vehicles? Want to deliver solutions that enable Koch companies to create value? If so, our Georgia-Pacific facility in Green Bay, WI; Broadway has an exciting opportunity as an Automation Specialist working in our newly constructed Through Air Dried (TAD) Product System.
The Automation Specialist is responsible for providing solutions and technical support for our E80-built automated vehicle fleet and palletizing systems. This role will support and troubleshoot various material handling automation solutions. You will work closely with the TAD Automation Engineer and Operating Technicians and be responsible for leading equipment asset strategies, technician training, performing small and larger automation repairs, and ensure proper asset strategy documentation is in place. This position will have the opportunity to provide feedback and input on how to improve team processes. Automation Specialists typically work an 8-hour, day shift schedule with occasional overtime that may be specifically necessary during project start-up.
All candidates for this position are required to submit a resume and/or detailed work history demonstrating their skills relating to the Basic Qualifications listed below to be eligible for this position.
Benefits to consider:
- Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date
- Two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year
- 11 Paid Holidays each calendar 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
- And so much more!
Our Team
The Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin.
We do more than just make paper. Check out this video to see for yourself: Come Inside a GP Paper Mill |Georgia-Pacific - YouTube
What You Will Do
- Actively participate in proactive safety efforts.
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
- Perform as a Subject Matter Expert in E80 automated equipment including vehicles and palletizing systems
- Operate equipment to defined standards, centerlines, and product specification targets.
- Use stop/loss data to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Provide training to others on the team to create independently successful Technicians on each crew.
- Conduct RCAs on major equipment failures and adjust asset strategies as needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment utilizing troubleshooting guides to optimize production.
- Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs in addition to including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of automated vehicles/smart boxes.
- Work with the Product System Engineer and GP platform group to grow the capabilities of the mill and other facilities. Share knowledge.
- Openly challenge the status quo and find new ways to create value.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- One or more of the following:
- Electromechanical degree, Automation degree OR relevant degree (will consider candidates who are actively pursuing these degrees)
- 3+ years of relevant experience
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in Material Handling Automation and palletizing/Conveying systems.
- Experience in understanding automation logic, using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing Automated Material Handling equipment.
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-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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf