Maintenance Technician II -1st Shift - $35/hr. - $38/hr. - Plus $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Graham Packaging Company • West Hazleton, PA

5d • $35 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician II based in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for first shift, operating from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Maintenance Technicians install and repair plant equipment and perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment and the building. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to external hires: $1,000 payable at hire and a $4,000 retention bonus payable after 180 days of employment.

The role performs diversified maintenance duties, including diagnosing equipment problems, repairing and replacing parts, testing and adjusting equipment, and responding to emergency repairs during production. The technician also completes scheduled and preventive maintenance, uses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, reads manuals and work orders, performs simple machinist tasks, and supports production employees with machinery operation and maintenance.

The position requires working with managers, employees, vendors and customers. Graham describes its culture as focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, integrity, respect and employee growth. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, routines and accepted practices.
• Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate, contribute to group objectives and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.
• At least five years of Industrial Maintenance Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Monitor product quality and adjust manufacturing processes to protect product integrity.
• Maintain controls that support successful plant performance against budgeted goals.
• Install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment and make adjustments.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs during operation, and perform scheduled repairs during machine service.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to complete required maintenance and service.
• Perform simple machinist skills.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters and material-handling equipment.
• Identify faulty operations, defective materials and unusual situations, and report them to appropriate supervision.
• Assist and train production employees in proper machinery operation and maintenance.
• Interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors and customers.
• Travel as required; limited travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401K Employee Saving Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires: $1,000 at hire and $4,000 after 180 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree