Title:  Millwright

Requisition ID:  11270
Location: 

Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007

Department:  Hourly Maintenance, Electricians & Mechanics
Travel:  No Travel Required

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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.

 

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The position of journeyman millwright is to provide skilled trade expertise along with multi-craft work experience to the Board Mill.  

 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Journeyman status or greater of millwright trade

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Basic fabrication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of pumps & gearboxes
  • Troubleshoot & maintain power transmission equipment
  • Preferred welding experience
  • Read & understand with practical knowledge mechanical drawings
  • Removal & installation of bearings
  • Hydraulic knowledge
  • Alignment of equipment
  • Rigging skills
  • Papermill experience preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability and desire to work in team environment

 

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

  • Per our CBA ability to work multi-schedules
    • Must be able to work rotating weekends.
    • Must be willing and available to work either day shift or 4 crew scheduling. 
  • Flexible work schedule to meet demands of current course load.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
  • Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 lbs repeatedly for an 8 hr. shift.
  • Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within

confined areas.

  • Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather.
  • Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat.

 

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. 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.


Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo