E&I

Graphic Packaging Careers•West Monroe, LA

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. POSITION PURPOSE: This is a journey-level position with strong electrical and instrumentation 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 the Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation preferred;
3-5 years of troubleshooting experience with close support of production equipment.
Excellent teams skills
Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience with electric motors, drives, & PLCs
Commitment to safety and quality
Experience with AC and DC Drives, variable frequency drives, PLC and motor controls along with all types of electrical phasing
Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and schematics
Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Good communication skills - verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools, as well as technical testing equipment consistent within the electrical field.
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 thru participation in educational opportunities
Willing to work rotating Shifts and overtime
Journey level electrician
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.

Responsibilities

Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, motor controls, PLC’s, AC/DC Drives, transformers, motors, generators, lighting, instrumentation, valves and other electrical systems.
Troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime.
Provides technical support by operating a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions within the mill.
Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
Application of NFPA Guidelines including publication 70 (National Electric Code).
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.