Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Koch

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Georgia-Pacific's Gypsum business has an exciting technical opportunity in Fort Dodge, IA!

The Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility in Fort Dodge, IA produces a variety of gypsum wallboard, roof decking, and sheathing products. Wallboard is an affordable, strong, and durable construction material used in residential and commercial building. We are seeking a talented Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

Our Team

The Fort Dodge mine offers a team-based environment where members work collaboratively to produce high-quality gypsum products for the GP Fort Dodge plant. Georgia-Pacific offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth. If you are seeking an opportunity where you can use technology, collaboration, and knowledge to create value, we are interested in learning more about you!

What You Will Do

• Perform major and minor repairs and maintenance on diesel and gas powered construction and mining equipment.
• Conduct periodic maintenance on all assets in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements within our CMMS, utilizing systems like VisionLink, CareTrack, and Deere Operations Center/JDLink.
• Keep accurate records of work performed through use of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and machine telematics systems.
• Coordinate procurement of parts to conduct repairs as needed.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory of stocked parts through assigning said parts to work orders, performing physical counts and restocking from previous orders.
• Perform needed engine, transmission, and hydraulic system repairs on articulated dump trucks, front end loaders, excavators, tracked dozers, motor graders, surface miner, and miscellaneous small gas and diesel motors.
• Work with a team to complete lubrication maintenance of mobile equipment in accordance with proper lubrication standards.
• Be self-motivated working with minimal supervision and be capable of making decisions.
• Work overtime, weekends and holidays when required.
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet environments.
• Work safely, following company policies and practices including lock tag verify procedures and wearing all required personal protective equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a heavy construction/mining equipment mechanic.
• Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for mobile equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing power train components including internal combustion engines, transmissions, and final drive components.

What Will Put You Ahead

• A High school diploma orGED
• Experience with welding and fabrication to produce high quality repairs.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Associate degree, trade school equivalent, or dealer experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with (Caterpillar VisionLink, CAT ET, Volvo Caretrack, John Deere Service Advisor, Operations Center/JDLink, Wirtgen WITOS, WIDOS) systems.
• Experience with lubrication predictive technologies, sample analysis, and lubrication best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications.
• Experience within any Koch company or its subsidiaries.
• Knowledge of MSHA, MSHA certification for open pit mining

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

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all 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

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