Maintenance Technician

Graphic Packaging International

Tuscaloosa (AL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
401(k) matching
Health benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Tuscaloosa, AL is hiring a Maintenance Technician to handle electrical and mechanical maintenance for plant equipment on a Mon-Fri day shift. You will follow safety rules, diagnose faults, and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong electrical skills, familiarity with NEC and SAP, and good communication. Overtime and on-call night/weekend coverage may be needed; a positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

  • Five years in industrial maintenance or military equivalent.
  • Proficient with SAP and computer literate.
  • Good organization and communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and safety-conscious.
  • Willing to overtime and on-call nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safe work practices per company policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Install and repair electrical systems and components on industrial equipment.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty electrical components on machines and support equipment.
  • Perform preventative, breakdown, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and utilities.
  • Occasionally work from elevated surfaces (booms, scissor lifts, ladders).
  • Identify hazards and advise management of risks.

Skills

Electrical prints
Electrical troubleshooting
Electrical testing equipment
National Electrical Code
Cross-brand component replacement
PLC troubleshooting (nice to have)
IT literacy

Education

Five years in industrial maintenance or military equivalent

Tools

SAP
Multimeters
Megger
Tone generator

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.

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Our Tuscaloosa, AL facility to looking for a Maintenance Technician

This position is responsible for performing machine maintenance and repair for all plant equipment. The technician will follow the direction of the Maintenance Manager and complete work orders in an efficient manner. This will be a Mon-Fri day shift position.

Primary Responsibilities Are, But Not Limited To The Following
  • Ability to follow safe work practices in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations and electrical code.
  • Installs and repairs electrical systems, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty electrical components on machines and support equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, building/grounds etc.
  • Occasionally work from elevated surfaces such as booms, scissor lifts, and ladders.
  • Identify hazards and advise management of dangers associated with operating equipment in current condition.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime
  • Must be willing and able to be in a crew rotated on call schedule for nights and weekend coverage.
Job Skills
  • Strong electrical skills. Must be able to do the following:
  • Read and understand electrical prints
  • Troubleshoot electrical equipment including AC and DC motors, up to 480v 3 phase systems, motor controlled drive systems, tachometers/encoders, limit switches, relays, oven burner systems, position sensing devices, starters and contacts.
  • Proficient in using electrical testing equipment including, multimeters, meggers, tone generator etc.
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code
  • Must also be able to cross reference electrical components for upgrades and (drives, fuses, motors, sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, etc..) between brands for replacement of discontinued equipment
  • PLC troubleshooting and programming abilities are a plus.
  • IT experience is a plus.
Good Mechanical Skills Including The Following
  • Understanding mechanical drawings.
  • The ability to use basic industrial shop equipment, hand tools, drills, saws, etc.
  • Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and compressed air systems.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components such as, bearings, cylinders, chains, couplings etc.
Required Experience
  • Must have a positive attitude.
  • 5 years in industrial maintenance related field or military equivalent.
  • Must be computer literate with the ability to learn and preform task in SAP.
  • Good organization and communication skills.
GPIs Benefit 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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

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