Maintenance Mechanic
Visalia, CA - USA
Job Summary
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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. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds 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 25000 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 industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Maintenance Mechanics responsibilities is to maintain machines in the best running condition troubleshoot any machine problems responds to all maintenance calls promptly and solve machine related problems with the least amount of down time. Mechanics will perform the following: basic electrical troubleshooting and basic fabrication (such as lathe mill mig/tig welding etc) comprehend PLC ladder logics and safely use a variety of hand tools pressing equipment lathes mills drill presses grinders sanders and lift equipment. Maintenance Mechanic will also perform shut down procedures check the power water and vacuum pressure of machines and maintain required written reports and documentation. Duties also include performing troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on production support equipment such as compressors chillers dryers cooling towers heat exchangers fix pumps etc. Other duties as assigned.
All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes hearing protection and safety goggles
WORK DEVICES/TOOLS consist of the following: basic hand tools diagnostic equipment (calipers gauges meters etc.) maintenance required devices (calipers dial indicators) percussion reading tools scissor/boom lifts ladders parts washers cherry picker electrical troubleshooting equipment fabrication equipment (welder grinders lathe mill band saw drill press).
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
3 or more years of recent mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair experience. Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics hydraulics bearings power transmission lubrication)
Excellent Electrical/electronic skills (PLC A/C D/C motors and drives schematics)
Knowledge of industrial safety requirements especially IES/ZES
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends. Graphic Packaging International operates on a 24 hour 7 day/week basis.
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.
GPIs 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 .
About Company
Graphic Packaging is a leader in consumer packaging solutions including folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, cooking solutions and multipack machinery.