Mechanical Co-op

Are you interested in exploring the dynamic world of mechanical skilled trades? Georgia-Pacific's Green Bay Broadway facility is seeking motivated individuals to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a variety of mechanical disciplines. This unique opportunity provides valuable exposure to a challenging, rewarding, and in-demand career field.

The Green Bay mill offers exposure to a wide range of mechanical skill sets in a complex manufacturing environment. As a participant, you will work alongside experienced professionals and gain insight into multiple mechanical career paths while developing foundational skills that will support your long-term success.

Based on your interests and career goals, we will create a customized rotation plan that allows you to explore different areas of the trade and discover the work that is most meaningful and rewarding to you. Our goal is to support your transition into a full-time role you are excited to pursue upon completion of your education.

To support your academic success, we offer a flexible work schedule that accommodates your classes and provides time for studying. In most cases, participants work approximately 20 hours per week, with schedule flexibility based on individual needs and program objectives.

If you're eager to learn, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a strong foundation for a career in mechanical skilled trades, we encourage you to apply.

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 operate in a complex, highly technical manufacturing environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are critical to success.

You will work with a trained mentor to job shadow and learn how to perform the following:

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment including pumps, bearings, motors, and gearboxes
• Assist with precision maintenance activities such as alignment, balancing, rigging, and condition monitoring
• Support efforts to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
• Read and interpret basic schematics and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and installation
• Complete preventative, corrective, and unplanned maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment

• Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, a degree or certificate program related to Industrial Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or other relevant mechanical or skilled trades programs
• Experience using tools, equipment, or mechanical systems in a hands-on environment (school, work, or personal projects)
• Ability to follow instructions and apply basic mechanical concepts in a hands-on learning environment
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship

The starting rate of pay for this role is $24/hour.

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.