Graphic Packaging International · 1 week ago
Maintenance Technician
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.01/hr - $43.06/hrGraphic Packaging International is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognized brands. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing machinery in the plant while also performing general and building maintenance duties.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be capable of creating and working within spreadsheets
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, twist, stretch, push/pull with force up to 45 lbs., carry, grasp with force up to 90 lbs. and finger occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Rarely laying on back to complete preventative and breakdown maintenance to perform mechanical and electrical services to ensure plant operations
Pushing (occasionally) horizontal at a self-selected height with a force of 35 lbs. indoors on a smooth and inclined surface to complete fabrication of requested items to perform mechanical and electrical services to ensure plant operations
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net
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
Preferred
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred
Experience with SAP a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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