Mechanic

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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.

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POSITION PURPOSE:

This is a journey-level millwright position requiring strong mechanic skills. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime. This position will work closely with Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provides technical support in locating and determining types of mechanical malfunctions within the mill.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, tables, charts, formulas, and equipment instruction manuals.
• Align equipment to specified tolerances.
• Good knowledge of metallurgy and other materials for fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment including centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, fans, and agitators.
• Proficiency in burning and welding techniques.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education

• Locating Information, and Reading for Information

1. Work Experience

• 2-5 years of industrial experience as a first-class millwright.
• Excellent teams’ skills
• Understanding of installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment in paper mill or similar industries.

1. Skills:

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CMMS systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment by receiving and completing work orders; gathering tools and supplies to complete the work assigned.
• Willing to update job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities.
• Willing to work rotating Shifts and Overtime.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment including forklifts, mobile and fixed cranes.

1. Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a physically intense environment / Ability to lift up to 74 pounds.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F.
• Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn wrenches and make adjustments to the equipment.

Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work in high places off of mobile platforms (i.e., scissors lift

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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.