Maintenance Technician II - 8 hr. 1st Shift - - $35/hr. - $38/hr. - Plus $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Graham Packaging Company; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in West Hazleton, PA is seeking a Maintenance Tech II to install and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support plant operations on 1st shift (6:30am–3:00pm).

The role requires industrial maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. A two-year associate degree is preferred, with travel limited.

Qualifications

• Attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Strong computer usage and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and complete assignments per procedures.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust.
• Provide timely emergency/unplanned repairs.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance tasks.
• Train production staff on proper operation and maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Maintenance Tech II working with Autefa Equipment based in West Hazleton PA. This opening is for 1st Shift, which operates during the hours of 6:30am to 3:00pm.

*This position currently offers a $5,000 sign on bonus to external candidate(s) hired for the position:

• $1,000 sign on bonus due at hire
• $4,000 retention bonus payable at 180 days of employment.

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for installation and repair of equipment in the plant. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment and building.

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Focus on producing quality product by monitoring quality levels and adjust the manufacturing processes to ensure product integrity.
• Maintain controls for assuring successful plant performance to budgeted goals.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during operation and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform simple machinist skills.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery
• Limited travel may be required

Qualifications

• Two year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years Industrial Maintenance Technician experience is preferred.
• Maintenance Technicians are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position.
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
  • Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
  • Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.