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Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals for our Automation Fleet Engineer opportunity supporting the Crossett, AR Consumer Products manufacturing operation.
The Automation Engineer will participate in the identification, selection, development, and implementation of new technologies for the next generation of fully automated manufacturing assets. Develop and maintain a summary of technologies and trends relevant to automation machinery. Define potential new technologies and participate in their development from proof-of-concept to execution. Support the Automation Platform with IP strategies, invention disclosures and patent applications for relevant technologies and their use across the Enterprise.
The primary responsibility of this position is to improve the manufacturing processes in the operations areas of the mill. The ideal candidate will possess economic thinking skills with ability to deliver innovative solutions that provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace; have demonstrated the ability to act as an entrepreneur to effectively use critical thinking and judge appropriate risks to deliver maximum value to the company; and have a passion for innovation that applies analytical thinking skills to develop links between commercially available technology and the application of that technology to manufacturing operations. Our Team
The Georgia Pacific Mill located in Crossett, AR is l ocated in Southeast Arkansas, Crossett Paper Operations is a manufacturing site where more than 550 employees produce products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft ® and Quilted Northern ® bath tissue. Crossett is a safe, modern community at the heart of some of the finest hunting, fishing and wildlife locations in the South, yet is a short drive to shopping, food and entertainment centers and within a few hours of major urban centers. What You Will Do Always have a commitment to and place the appropriate emphasis on safety for all job responsibilities. Lead and encourage others to behave in ways that are consistent with Market Based Management (MBM ® ) guiding principles. Respectfully challenge the status quo to facilitate manufacturing improvements. Execute GP's reliability and asset strategy. Analyze manufacturing process flows for the enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput through automation. Provide technical expertise and transfer the knowledge to others (operations and maintenance). Work closely with other team members to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees. Work with support personnel resolving short term reliability issues related to automated equipment. Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, equipment improvements, new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost. Capability to develop, manage, and execute projects. Provide engineering support in operations area to troubleshoot, resolve technical problems, and identify root cause analysis of automated equipment. Take complete ownership of assigned workload and follow through to completion with minimal supervision. Responsible for Crossett's transition to competitive levels of automation across the facility. Initial focus will be movement of raw materials and finished product in the retail department of the mill. Provide oversight around processes to sustain reliable operations of the technology. Consult with and travel to other facilities to problem solve, collaborate on automation technology, and support the needs of the automation platform outside of Crossett. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• 2-year technical degree or higher with two (2) or more years of experience working in an electrically or mechanically focused role within a manufacturing organization. OR three (3) years of experience working with automated fleet vehicles in a manufacturing operation OR a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering with experience working on automation or automated guided vehicles.
Hands on experience with automation robotics. Leadership of a multi craft team to execute projects. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. 5 or more years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience. Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles. • Experience with Elettric 80 (E-80) automation equipment and systems.
Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects through prioritization.
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. 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:
