Electrician (Visalia, CA, US, 93278)

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.

Electrician

The Junior Electrician supports the maintenance team in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment within a high-speed paper cup manufacturing facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, safety compliance, and minimal downtime of production lines.

• Assist in installation of new machines, panels, and electrical systems.
• Support wiring of control panels, junction boxes, and machine interfaces.
• Help with equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of:
o Electrical systems (120V–480V)
o Motors and motor controls
o PLC basics (troubleshooting preferred)
o Sensors, switches, and instrumentation
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams (preferred)

Experience
• 0–3 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience (internships acceptable)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus (paper, packaging, printing, or FMCG
• Experience with packaging or paper converting equipment
• Basic PLC troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Familiarity with VFDs and servo systems

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.

Pay rate: $44.09/hr

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 + 11 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 View email address on careers.graphicpkg.com"> View email address on careers.graphicpkg.com .