Master Mechanic

Graphic Packaging•Marietta, GA

About The Position

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. JOB SUMMARY: Master Maintenance Mechanic’s 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 . 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.

Requirements

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)
High School Diploma or GED
Associates a plus
Knowledge of industrial safety requirements especially IES/ZES
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Must be able to walk around throughout the department; surfaces are mostly concrete
Must be able to carry approximately 20-25 lbs to and from short distances
Must be able to lift/lower approximately 75 lbs.; items lifted may be lifted several inches from one surface to another
Must be able to push parts/tools on pushcart from the parts room to machine/equipment. The employee may also push a rolling tool box from various areas to work on equipment.
Must be able to climb 12 foot ladders or step stools to access equipment or rooftops
Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs occasionally throughout the shift basis
Must be able to bend throughout the work shift. A majority of bending occurs in a slight forward bend for brief periods of times. This may be performed on a repetitive basis. Bending may also occur on a prolonged basis
Must be able to kneel to perform maintenance on a piece of machinery or equipment. Knee pads are provided to the employee
Must be able to crawl under conveyor belts and/or other equipment to check for damage or perform repairs
Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends.

Responsibilities

Maintain machines in the best running condition
Troubleshoot any machine problems
Respond to all maintenance calls promptly
Solve machine related problems with the least amount of down time
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and basic fabrication (such as lathe, mill, mig/tig welding, etc)
Comprehend PLC ladder logics
Safely use a variety of hand tools, pressing equipment, lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, sanders, and lift equipment
Perform shut down procedures
Check the power, water, and vacuum pressure of machines
Maintain required written reports and documentation
Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on production support equipment such as compressors, chillers, dryers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, fix pumps, etc
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.
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.