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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Fluid Power Technician - Prosperity Plywood

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeProsperity, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior experience reading and comprehending blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Prior experience with knowledge of electrical and hydraulic central circuits needed to troubleshoot systems.
  • Prior experience in fluid power and pneumatic systems and circuitry.
  • Prior experience with air compressor and dryer systems.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert regarding all aspects of fluid power and pneumatic systems in the plywood operation, including troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, overhaul, repair, installation, and assistance with system design and redesign.
  • Own the fluid power (pneumatics and hydraulics) program for the site.
  • Analyze oil samples and provide a path forward on samples failing Building Products' ISO counts.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Install new hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Serve as the technical expert and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
  • Assist with design and redesign of new and existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Attend training sessions with craftsmen on fluid power systems and hose-making best practices.
  • Provide failure analysis on failed equipment.
  • Serve as the sole owner of the Hydraulic Hose Room.
  • Document information and changes or improvements to systems.
  • Obtain the Maintenance Lubrication Technician Level 1 and Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic certifications if not already certified.
  • Be willing and able to work any shift, day, or schedule as needed.
  • Be willing to answer calls after hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of five years of experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • A minimum of three years of Millwright or mechanical experience.
  • Industrial Hydraulic Technician certification or Maintenance Lubrication Technician Level 1 certification.
  • Prior experience working in wood products.
  • Mechanical or reliability engineering classes and/or background.

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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