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Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a journey-level Electrician to troubleshoot and service production and support equipment in our facility. You will work with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires reading plans and applying NFPA 70 NEC guidelines, with the ability to perform essential job functions and rotate shifts/overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Electrical/Instrumentation preferred.
• 3–5 years of troubleshooting experience with production equipment.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics; NEC knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and install wiring, motors, motor controls, PLCs, drives, transformers, lighting, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot production and support equipment to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support using electrical testing equipment to locate faults.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor controls

PLCs

Electrical testing equipment

Reading blueprints/schematics

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Shift work/overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates in Electrical/Instrumentation preferred

Tools

PLC programming

AC/DC Drives

Electrical controls

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details

POSITION PURPOSE:

This is a journey-level position with strong electrical and instrumentation skills. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime. This position will work closely with the Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, motor controls, PLC’s, AC/DC Drives, transformers, motors, generators, lighting, instrumentation, valves and other electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provides technical support by operating a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions within the mill.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Application of NFPA Guidelines including publication 70 (National Electric Code).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation preferred;

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of troubleshooting experience with close support of production equipment.
• Excellent teams skills
• Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Experience with electric motors, drives, & PLCs

Skills:

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Experience with AC and DC Drives, variable frequency drives, PLC and motor controls along with all types of electrical phasing
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and schematics
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools, as well as technical testing equipment consistent within the electrical field.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment by receiving and completing work orders; gathering tools and supplies to complete the work assigned
• Willing to update job knowledge thru participation in educational opportunities
• Willing to work rotating Shifts and overtime
• Journey level electrician

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a physically intense environment / Ability to lift up to 74 pounds.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F.
• Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn wrenches and make adjustments to the equipment.

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.