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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeGalax, VA, USA$22 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment, with strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial electrical skills.
  • Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, motors, and conveyors.
  • Ability to perform tasks involving lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, or pulling for up to 12 hours per day in a loud, noisy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, and high-volume environment.
  • Ability to adhere strictly to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diversified maintenance on production machines and plant facility equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Perform basic fabrication duties, including welding, cutting, and forming.
  • Diagnose problems; replace or repair parts; and test and adjust equipment with limited operational experience.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
  • Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in programmable logic controller (PLC) controllers and process automation systems.
  • Comply with safety and environmental regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Read and interpret a wide range of electrical schematics and mechanical system drawings.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
  • PLC, troubleshooting, and fabrication experience.
  • An Industrial Maintenance degree or similar education.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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