Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

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. 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.

We currently have an immediate opening for an experienced, career minded Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The position will be active in developing a culture of an incident free workplace, continuous improvement of equipment reliability and reducing costs to support the business success. The plant is a 24/7 operation. Successful applicants must be available to work all shifts and overtime.

Job requirements:

• Ensures proper operation of manufacturing equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pumps, gear boxes, rollers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines; following diagrams, sketches, OEM operations manuals and manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions, experience in industrial plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for improved reliability and up-time.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Precision measurement skills are required. Skills in proper lubrication application. Computer skills to support interface with work order system.
• Expected to supply a standard industrial mechanic set of tools. The company will supply specialty tooling.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ability to work 8 and/or 12-hour shifts as scheduled plus overtime as needed.

Skills that would be a plus:

• Experience with continuous web handling equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating machinery performance.
• Experience with extrusion coating process
• State certification
• Leadership experience

Hourly Rate: $33.11 to $40.12 DOE and licsene

Shift Schedule:

• 12-hour days (6:30am – 6:30pm) - rotating shift pattern of 2-2-3
• 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 6:30am) - rotating shift pattern of 4-3-3-4
• 8-hour (6:30am – 2:30pm)
• 8-hour (2:30pm – 10:30pm)
• 8-hour (10:30pm - 6:30am)

Union: AWPPW (Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Other: 401(k), Life Insurance/AD&D/A&S, Employee Assistance Program, Gym Membership Discount

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.