Title:  Maintenance Mechanic

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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.

The Graphic Packaging International North Portland Pmjilant is International supplier of flexible food packaging structures. The plant core processes are continuous web including multi-color flexo-printing, extrusion coating, and water-based coatings. Finished products are in roll form and to support this we have a department of finishing equipment dedicated to convert large internal rolls to final customer specifications.

We currently have an immediate opening for an experienced, career minded Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The position will be active in developing a culture of an incident free workplace, continuous improvement of equipment reliability and reducing costs to support the business success. The plant is a 24/7 operation. Successful applicants must be available to work all shifts and overtime.

Job requirements:

• Ensures proper operation of manufacturing equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pumps, gear boxes, rollers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines; following diagrams, sketches, OEM operations manuals and manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions, experience in industrial plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for improved reliability and up-time
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Precision measurement skills are required.
• Skills in proper lubrication application.
• Computer skills to support interface with work order system.
• Expected to supply a standard industrial mechanic set of tools. The company will supply specialty tooling.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to work 8 and/or 12-hour shifts as scheduled plus overtime as needed

Skills that would be a plus:

• Experience with continuous web handling equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating machinery performance.
• Experience with extrusion coating process
• State certification
• Leadership experience

Hourly Rate:

• $29.45

12 Hour Shift Differential:

• $0.40/hour Days
• $0.90/hour Nights

8 Hour Shift Differential:

• Days – no differential
• $0.30/hour Swing
• $0.40/hour Nights

Shift Schedule:

• 12-hour days (6:30am – 6:30pm) - rotating shift pattern of 2-2-3
• 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 6:30am) - rotating shift pattern of 4-3-3-4
• 8-hour (6:30am – 2:30pm)
• 8 hour (2:30pm – 10:30pm)
• 8-hour (10:30pm - 6:30am)

 Union:

• AWPPW (Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Other: 401(k), Life Insurance/AD&D/A&S, Employee Assistance Program, Gym Membership Discount

We are looking for people to help grow our culture to create an incident free work place, using standard work practices to drive out waste and continuously improve equipment reliability all aimed at reducing costs to support our business viability. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Post-offer, all candidates must pass a drug screen, physical and criminal background check.

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.