Electrical Mechanical Technician (1st Shift)

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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.

 

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JOB SUMMARY: The Mechanic / Electrician classifications is responsible for the maintenance and repair of various pre-press, sheeting, printing, and finishing manufacturing equipment at an acceptable speed and efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety. In addition, general and building maintenance is assigned to this Mechanic position. This is achieved through strong knowledge of electro-mechanics, PLC’s, the ability to troubleshoot various equipment problems, and adhering to all Safety Requirements and Rules.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Routine preventative maintenance
• Various mechanical repairs
• Various electrical repairs
• Hydraulic repairs
• Various pneumatic repairs
• Will need to be trained in general mechanics, electrical, plumbing, lubrication storage and handling, book parts reading, electrical diagram reading, and all equipment’s mechanics, electrical and when applicable, lubrication procedures.
• Ability to perform maintenance activities with a variety of equipment, including but not limited to drills, hammers, drill press, floor base, grinder, hydraulic lift, parts washer 40 gal, manual riveter, sander, belt/disc, saws (circular, horizontal band, jig, miter, reciprocating and vertical bend), shop press 20 ton, welders (arc and wire feed), multimeter, calipers and hydraulic jack
• Prior to release for production all tools, equipment, and hardware are accounted for
• Support, through participation, Continuous Improvement
• Other duties as assigned

 

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of Maintenance & Electrical repair, PLC fault diagnostics, and mechanical maintenance in a light manufacturing environment
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

SKILLS:

• LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

 

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

• REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

• MECHANICAL