Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Newton, IA

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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

The Maintenance Technician supports the Maintenance Manager in providing support, direction, and training to achieve KPI improvements through driving operational performance. Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing all machinery in the plant.

• General building maintenance.

• Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to: welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical circuits, basic electrical installation, basic prints, e.g., assembly drawings, parts drawings, power transmission, bearings, thread pipe, and basic machine shop work.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Look up parts and work with OEMs.

• Read mechanical and electrical schematics.

• Use the computer to process work notifications (SAP).

• Qualify to operate forklift, aerial bloom lift, and scissor lift.

• Work on platforms approximately 15 feet above the ground level.

• Particpate in technical training on or off site.

• Strong electrical engineering background.

• Strong organizational and communications skills.

• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as necessary.

Required Experience:

• Knowledge and ability to test, troubleshoot, and service all types of electrical equipment including AC and DC drives, PLC's and their associated control networks and I/O.

• Experience testing, maintaining, and calibrating electrical equipment using sound, troubleshooting, and creative problem-solving skills.

• 2 years of work experience in an electrical/mechanical maintenance setting.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 20 lbs. frequently (11-33% of the time) and lifting 21-60 lbs. occassionaly (1-10% of the time).

• Requires use of both hands and feet frequently.

• Both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive actions continuously.

• Ability to stand, climb, walk, and kneel frequently.

• Ability to bend, squat, reach above the shoulder and at waist or lower, twist, stretch, push/pull with force up to 45 lbs., carry, and grasp with force up to 90 lbs.

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and have agility on a continuous basis.

• Rarely laying on back to complete prevenative and breakdown maintenance to perform mechanical and electrical services.

• Read computer screen or other electronic devices.

• Work in areas of flucuating temperature and loud noises.

PAY RANGE: $31.60 - $47.03

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.

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: 15518

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