Title:  Maintenance Electrician

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.

Perform work involving the Mechanical, Electrical and Fabrication skills to keep all production machines and support equipment in reliable repair.  Duties involve repairing mechanical equipment; installing, aligning and the setup of new equipment along with programming of PLC's, working with ladder logic and motor control systems in a  24/7 production facility.

• Safety – Works in a safe manner and assures co-workers work in a safe manner.  Reports safety hazards immediately to appropriate individual. Continues to expand safety awareness by participating in safety training programs.
• Maintains function and reliability of manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and building systems by performing preventive maintenance; by operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electronic systems by following schematics, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, internal procedures, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Interfaces with outside technical support organizations to obtain information, procedures, technical documents, and verbal instructions needed to accelerate resolution to problems.
• Improves function and reliability of production equipment and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying failure root causes, recommending and implementing changes to equipment and procedures.
• Trains others in the proper techniques and procedures needed to improve their capabilities and effectiveness in maintenance department responsibilities.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform complex maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, and operate efficiently.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from hand and power tools, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose complex mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.  Interact with OEM Technicians and call centers when situation requires.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose complex machine malfunctions.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Effectively and efficiently submit part orders and repair reports.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools and metering equipment.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment
• Performs all other tasks as assigned

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.

Years of Experience:

  5-7 years preferred but will consider based on skill level.

Degree or Formal Training:  

Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary.

Required Skills:

Experience in Equipment and Facilities Maintenance with knowledge of Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting, Mechanical repair and Building repair.

Knowledgeable in the following areas:

• PLC controls and troubleshooting. PLC Programming skills a definite plus.
• Use of dvm, oscilloscope, amp probe, circuit tracers / toners. Understanding of the application of various sensors (optical, proximity, ultrasonic), understanding of encoders.
• AC and DC motors, and experience with the use and troubleshooting of servos, frequency drives and stepping motors.
• Air compressors and cooling systems.
• Paper-waste recovery, baler and cyclone systems.
• Installation and maintenance of AC power including panel boards, transformers, conduit installation and wire sizes and ampacities.
• Ability to Analyze Schematics, Drawings and Diagrams, to understand functionality, and to repair or replace parts and assemblies as needed to meet specifications.
• Competent in the use of computers and various programs including MS Word, and Excel. Proficiency with project management software a plus. Proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance a big plus.
• PLC controls and troubleshooting. PLC Programming skills a definite plus.
• Vibration analysis, oil analysis, and other Pdm methodology.
• Use of machine tools: lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, welders (arc, gas, tig and/or mig) is a plus.
• Facilities maintenance.

Previous experience in the consumer packaging and printing industry a plus.

Any of the following are a plus: Knowledge of equipment manufactured by KBA, Bobst, Gluers and other Industry equipment. 

May require overtime, weekend and holiday work.  Working environment may be noisy, odorous, hot, cold or otherwise uncomfortable.  Some jobs involve hazardous materials, gas pressures, or high voltage and may require heavy lifting.

We are an union environment, must be willing to work all shifts.

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
• 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. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.