Maintenance Technician

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.
• 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 perform task in SAP.
• Good organization and communication skills.

GPI's benefit program includes competitive pay, 401(k) w/employer matching, health & welfare benefits, 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.