Title: Maintenance Associate

Requisition ID: 13716

Location:

Newton, IA, US, 50208

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

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.

This is a skilled trade position responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining, repairing, and installing all machinery in the plant. Responsibilities include, but not limited to preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of state-of-the-art lithographic printing machinery, die cutters and folder/gluers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (list is not inclusive):

•Prevent/minimize machine downtime through use of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs

• Basic welding and mechanical repairs

• Basic electrical circuits & installation

• General building maintenance

• Basic prints, e.g., assembly drawings, parts drawings

• Power transmission

• Basic machine shop work

• Overtime as needed

Required Skills

• Look up parts and work with OEMs

• Read mechanical and electrical schematics

• Use the computer to process work notifications (SAP)

• Qualify to operate a forklift, aerial boom lift and scissor lift

• Work on platforms approximately 15 feet above the ground level

• Participate in technical training on or off site

• Strong electrical engineering background

Physical Demands

Lifting up to 20 lbs. frequently (11-33% of the time) and lifting 21-50 lbs. occasionally (1-10% of the time)
Requires use of both feet frequently
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions continuously
Requires right and left hand coordination
Ability to stand, climb, walk, kneel and crouch frequently (34-66% of the time)
Ability to bend, squat, reach above shoulder and at waist or lower, twist, stretch, push/pull with force up to 45 lbs., carry, grasp with force up to 90 lbs. and finger occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Rarely laying on back to complete preventative and breakdown maintenance to perform mechanical and electrical services to ensure plant operations
Pushing (occasionally) horizontal at a self-selected height with a force of 35 lbs. indoors on a smooth and inclined surface to complete fabrication of requested items to perform mechanical and electrical services to ensure plant operations
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

Required Experience

Associate’s degree in engineering technology, Automated Systems, Electronics Technician or equivalent experience
Knowledge of and ability to test, troubleshoot and service all types of electrical equipment including AC and DC drives, PLC’s and their associated control networks and I/O
Experience testing, maintaining, and calibrating electrical equipment using sound troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work any shift (including nights & weekends, up to 12-hour shifts)
Ability to work overtime as assigned

Strong organizational and communication skills
2 years of work experience in an electrical/mechanical maintenance setting

PAY RANGE: $30.86 - $37.52

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 and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.