Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

New Albany, IN

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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

Job Functions

The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list.

• 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.

• Electrician disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.

• Responsible for replacing all fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches

• 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

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Self-sufficient and cost effectively perform all required mechanical and pneumatic assembly operations.

• Complete knowledge and understanding of assembly drawing blueprints at a complex level.

• Must have extensive knowledge for identification and working knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic components.

• Mechanical assembly skills on large equipment a plus.

• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust and debug to finalize majority of machine lines required in house or at the customers facility.

• Ability to perform inquiry and printouts as required in manufacturing and engineering systems.

• Trained and knowledgeable in Mechanical Assembly Standards, Engineering Standards, other applicable procedures and parts flow.

Required Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Two year technical degree in mechanical systems or equivalent experience plus five years applicable experience.

• 7-10 years of related maintenance experience in a converting facility is preferred

• High School Diploma, GED

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of GPI Forklift Certification.

Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

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 click.appcast.io .

Requisition: 15274