Title:  Electrical/Mechanical Technician II

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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.

Overall Job Summary:

Responsible for the assembly, testing & debug, customer interface and shipping preparation of packaging machinery that ranges from above average to difficult in complexity.  Other responsibilities include fostering teamwork, on time deliveries, safety, quality, and cost improvements.

Essential Functions:       

• Assemble components of packaging machinery/automated systems in correct order/sequence
• Complete machine testing to debug mechanical/electrical devices for proper operation
• Occasional travel to customer locations to support machinery

Qualifications:

 Education/Experience

• 2 year technical degree in Electrical/Mechanical Systems, Robotics preferred; minimum high school diploma or equivalent, plus experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the packaging industry or other related field

 Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Understanding of basic mechanical and pneumatic components
• PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Experience with servo controls desired
• Good communication skills, ability to work effectively with customers
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group
• Ability to travel (domestic and international)
• Ability to work overtime