Maintenance Mechanic

Graphic Packaging•Visalia, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for numerous well-known brands across various industries including food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 25,000 individuals across more than 130 locations globally. GPI is committed to environmental responsibility and community engagement, offering competitive compensation and benefits. The Maintenance Mechanic role is crucial for ensuring machinery operates at peak performance, minimizing downtime through prompt troubleshooting and repair.

Requirements

3 or more years of recent mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair experience.
Excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication).
Excellent Electrical/electronic skills (PLC, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics).
Knowledge of industrial safety requirements especially IES/ZES.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, including weekends.
Ability to follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Ability to report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Ability to participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Ability to follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Ability to report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain machines in the best running condition.
Troubleshoot and resolve machine problems.
Respond promptly to all maintenance calls.
Solve machine-related problems with minimal downtime.
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
Perform basic fabrication using tools such as lathe, mill, and mig/tig welding.
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 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, and heat exchangers.
Fix pumps.
Follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct, and safety procedures and policies, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety goggles.
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report any potentially unsafe conditions to a 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.