Graphic Packaging
Vancouver, WA
If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. 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. Maintenance Technician Pay Range – $32.25 – $45.79 MISSION / SUMMARY: This is a skilled trade position responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining, repairing, and installing all machinery in the plant. In addition, general and building maintenance is assigned to this Mechanic position. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. 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 electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Effectively and efficiently submit part orders and repair reports. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools and metering equipment. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary. Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of creating and working within spreadsheets. Experience with SAP a plus. SKILLS: Basic Skills: Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Mathematics Monitoring plant performance Reading Comprehension Writing Complex Problem Solving Technical Skills: Equipment Maintenance Properly Utilize Electrical Precision Measuring Devices Equipment Selection Installation Operation Monitoring Operation and Control Operations Analysis Technology Design Troubleshooting Electrical skills Knowledge Required: Engineering and Technology SCHEDULE DEMANDS: Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift plus overtime as required. Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Safe Quality Food Responsibilities – 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting up to 20 lbs. frequently (11-33% of the time) and lifting 21-60 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, twis