Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking aMaintenance Electrician-Mechanic in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs in a fast-paced folding carton facility.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of hands-on experience, strong tool knowledge, and the ability to work with PLCs and blueprints. Overtime, weekend work, and shift diff may apply as part of the pay structure.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have 4+ years hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of high-speed equipment.
• Experience in basic mechanical fundamentals and identifying basic hand tools.
• Print industry experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Own tools needed for mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of pump repair, motor/shaft alignment, hydraulics, plumbing.
• HVAC and PLC programming a plus.
• Flexible: overtime, other shifts, Saturdays/Sundays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting, installing and repairing electrical devices within the plant.
• Perform breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment and utilities.
• Complete parts requisitions, work orders, time sheets in CMMS.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair.
• Oversee equipment and building responsibilities for Elk Grove and Westfield facilities.
• Work independently and in teams; adhere to safe practices.
• Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting and read electrical/mechanical blueprints.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns/startups for holidays.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Pump repair

Hydraulics

Motor/shaft alignment

Own tools

Tools

Drill presses

Welders

Grinders

Hydraulic tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying.

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

OPPORTUNITY: We are a Foodservice folding cartonmanufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Elk Grove Village, IL team. This job posting is for a Maintenance Electrican-Mechanic with pay up to $45.23/ hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases.

Job Functions

• Electrical troubleshooting, 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Mechanical troubleshooting, replace, repair and rebuild equipment in a timely manner.
• Responsible for equipment and building within both Elk Grove and Westfield facilities.
• 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.
• Plant shutdown/startups for Holidays.

Background/ Experience/ Skills

• 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
• Must have experience in identifying basic hand tools. Printing industry experience a plus. Prior maintenance/electrical experience necessary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years hands on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of high-speed equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of machine tools: drill presses, welders, grinders.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
• All types of machinery involved in the folding carton industry. Must have own tools needed to make mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of pump repair, motor/shaft alignment, hydraulics, plumbing.
• HVAC and PLC programming a plus.
• Must be flexible: Able to work overtime, other shifts, and Saturdays/Sundays when needed.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPI’s 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 [e-mail].

Requisition: 16397