Maintenance Tech I

About the role

The Extrusion coating manufacturing operation at Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Prosperity, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand and power tools.
• Ensure machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic circuits, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• 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.
• Inspection, 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.

Requirements

• An associate degree in electronic engineering technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Manufacturing preferred with 1-2 years of manufacturing experience or high school diploma with 2-5 years of manufacturing maintenance is required.
• Must be able to work either 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) Monday – Friday or 3rd shift (11pm-7am) Sunday – Thursday with training on 1st shift. Additional overtime required during weekends to complete PM’s and work orders that cannot be completed during production time.
• 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
• General Troubleshooting
• Basic 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
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, and balancing
• Grasping and reaching/working overhead
• Elevated work
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperatures
• Working from heights
• Work in confined spaces

Benefits/Pay

• Starting wage is $34.51 and we offer step level increases with time and skill.
• Shift premiums are $1.75 for 2nd shift and $1.50 for 3rd shift.
• The company provides uniforms.
• 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
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Application Information

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.