Journeyman Machinist

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Machinist to join our maintenance team at Palatka. The successful candidate will be responsible for precision maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks across a wide range of plant equipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency with machine tools, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Starting Pay is $38.91 and we run a Monday - Thursday, 4/10-hour shifts

Our Team

The Georgia Pacific Palatka Milll 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.

What You Will Do

• Utilize SAP for creating notifications, planning, and completing work orders
• Overhaul, rebuild, inspect, maintain, and fabricate parts for various plant systems and equipment.
• Measure, inspect, and test machine parts for defects and ensure compliance with specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and feeler gauges.
• Shape metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, and various alloys using manual machining techniques.
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain pricing, place orders, and manage parts and supplies.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and specialty equipment including:
• • Various Style Lathes (non-CNC)
  • Key Cutter
  • Radial Drill Press
  • Surface Grinder
  • Slitter Blade Grinder
  • Milling Machines
  • Portable Key Cutter, Flange Facer, Boring Bar, Journal Squirrel
• Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and documentation to meet exact specifications.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Maintain industrial machinery and ensure adherence to all safety and environmental policies.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• 2 years or more experience operating lathes, milling machines, drills, and grinders to fabricate metal parts with precision.
• 2 years or more experience working in a machine shop environment.
• 1 year or more welding repair experience.
• Experience with computer skills for email, data entry, and document preparation.

• Associate's degree in Metal Machining Technologies or related mechanical field.
• Experience with CAD software and 3D printing technologies.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.

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.

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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).