Maintenance Technician

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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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Maintenance Technician

 

1. Position Summary

This position is responsible for installation, maintenance, and improvement of process equipment using machine repair and metal fabrication skills. Maintenance Technicians must be highly quality conscious, aggressively self-directed, motivated team plays and willing trainers – eager to gain and share new knowledge.

 

1. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
   • Using technical drawings and schematics, troubleshoot and repair complex process and facilities equipments (e.g., filter machines, packaging machines, scales, conveyors, compressors, generators, etc.).
   • Use machine tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices to fabricate machine parts.
   • Perform various equipment preventive maintenance tasks (i.e., cleaning, inspection and lubrication) as necessary, but routinely in cases requiring advanced technical expertise and knowledge of safety procedures (e.g., electrical cabinets, machine interiors, lock out/tag out, etc.).
   • Thoroughly document maintenance activity using the maintenance database, adequately communicate maintenance issues to appropriate employees (e.g., other maintenance techs, operators, engineers, supervisors, etc.), and properly utilize the maintenance inventory system.
   • Champion process improvement in assigned areas by analyzing equipment maintenance history, identifying significant causes of waste, coordinating with appropriate employees to develop root-cause solutions, and providing maintenance assistance as necessary.
   • Provide Preventative Maintenance support for plant and equipment.
   • Repair and maintain items necessary to maintain process equipment in “Grade A” condition.
   • Assist in day-to-day support of operators, adjustments, setups, and change over.
   • Actively participate in the training of other maintenance techs
   • Assist other maintenance techs as required.
   • Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by OSHA, GMP, AIB, ISO and the department.
   • Other tasks as apparent or assigned.

 

1. Organizational Relationships

• Must be able and willing to create and maintain a good working relationship with all Bell Incorporated employees – be a part of the team.

 

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Must be able to communicate in English, as well as read, understand and follow work instructions as provided in the English language
• Ability to follow, retain and communicate detailed instructions.
• Must obtain lockout certification and be able to wear OSHA approved safety gear.
• Proficient in electro mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Able to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Advanced mechanical/electrical skills (PLC troubleshooting skills preferred)
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong safety, quality and customer orientation.
• Ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work effetely and efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and improve personal, team and organizational performance

 

1. Education and Experience

•  5+ years of related maintenance experience and/or combination of work experience and 2-yr. post-secondary education in Industrial, Mechanical or Maintenance field.
• Experience using e-mail, job databases and spreads