Title:  Maintenance Tech I

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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.

Opportunity:  We are an Extrusion coating manufacturing operation seeking Maintenance Technician(s) to join our Prosperity, South Carolina team. 

Job Summary:  Perform work involving mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills to keep production machines, support equipment, and facility reliable.  Duties involve repairing mechanical equipment, installing, alignment, and setup new equipment along with programming PLCs, and working with logic and motor control systems.

Job Functions:

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand and power tools.
• Ensures machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic circuits, conveyor systems, and production machines, using schematics, blueprints, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to complete tasks.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts check fluids levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance duties such as grounds and facilities maintenance.
• 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 electric components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Dismantle machinery to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and forklifts.
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Maintain grounds and facilities for safe and functional operation. 
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment.
• Maintain continuity among team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Understand and complete all associated paperwork.
• Effective and daily communication with hourly operators, other maintenance technicians, and salaried employees.

Job Requirements

• An Associates degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Manufacturing is preferred
• 2-5 years of manufacturing maintenance is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, nights, and some holidays.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Office products, SAP, and the ability to learn business-specific computer programs.

Basic Skills

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading, Writing and Mathematical Comprehension
• Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

• Equipment Maintenance
• Operations Monitoring
• Operations Analysis
• Technical Design
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Maintenance
• Plumbing Maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Standing more than 75%
• Walking more than 75%
• Pushing/Pulling frequently with force up to 50lbs
• Lift to 50lbs
• Frequent climbing on stairs and ladders
• Fr8-hour kneeling, crouching, and balancing
• Grasping and reaching/working overhead
• Elevated work
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperaThe plant

Benefits/Pay

• Starting wage is $29.26 and we offer step level increases with time and skills, shift premium is $1.50 for night shift 7 pm to 7 am.  The facility will be transitioning to a 24/5 schedule Monday through Friday and operating with three 8 hour shifts. Occasional weekend work will be required.
• Uniforms are provided.
• Safety shoe program as well as prescription safety eyewear benefits are also available.

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.