Maintenance Technician

Graphic Packaging International; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k)

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + 11 paid company hol id

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to provide mechanical and electrical support to insure continuous operation of all areas of the facility. Overtime may be required to prevent downtime of equipment.

The role includes installing and repairing electrical devices, performing breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment and utilities, reading blueprints, and safely operating a forklift as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and follow mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting and repairs.
• Operate forklift safely and in compliance with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical devices to keep plant running.
• Conduct breakdown repairs and routine maintenance of equipment, utilities and facilities.
• Prepare parts requisitions, work orders and timesheets in the system.
• Work independently and in teams while following safety practices.
• Adhere to preventive/predictive maintenance schedules and read blueprints.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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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 Summary

Position is intended to provide mechanical and electrical support to insure continuous operation of all areas of the facility. Employees in the Maintenance Mechanic classification may be required to work overtime in a situation in which their presence would prevent downtime of a piece of equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing all electrical devices within the plant.
• Performing breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, building/grounds, etc.
• Completing parts requisitions, work orders, time sheets, in system.
• Working independently and on teams.
• Demonstrating safe work practices.
• Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting.
• Understand and complete all associated paperwork.
• Adhere to preventative/predictive maintenance schedules.
• Read and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints.

Physical Requirements And Additional Responsibilities

• Physical Requirements:
  • Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
  • Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
  • Position is associated with pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, stretching and working in tight positions.
  • Must have physical coordination to operate forklift (to remove and replace extremely heavy parts.
  • Must have the physical ability and coordination to operate machinery with working knowledge of machine tools: drill presses, welders, grinder used to make and repair parts.
  • Must have the physical ability and coordination to remove and replace parts from machinery.
  • To be functional within position person should be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Working Conditions: Extremes of heat (100+ seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents, and other related chemicals.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals. Perform tasks per instructions. Work well without supervision when needed.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Follow all guidelines related to SQF Guidelines.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k)
• 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 + 11 paid company holidays each year

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

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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