Maintenance Technician II - Starting at $29.85

Graham Packaging • Muskogee, OK

3d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations in Muskogee, OK. This position will train on day shif t and transition to a rotating 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) after training is complete. This is not an entry-level role. This position is designed for maintenance professionals who can independently maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment in a production environment. In this role, you will be expected to keep production equipment running safely and reliably, particularly during off-shift hours when fewer resources are available. You will:
Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery and building systems
Respond effectively to equipment downtime, restoring operations safely and efficiently
Interpret schematics, manuals, and work orders to complete repairs
Work with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately
Follow all safety, quality, and maintenance procedures to support plant operations
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to:
Maintain and repair industrial manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment
Work independently on a rotating 12-hour night shift
Troubleshoot equipment issues methodically rather than relying on trial-and-error
Perform maintenance tasks safely, consistently, and with attention to quality
Support production teams through clear communication and timely response
Training will focus on Graham Packaging equipment and processes, not on foundational maintenance skills.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Nice To Haves

• Two year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years Industrial Maintenance Technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Focus on producing quality product by monitoring quality levels and adjust the manufacturing processes to ensure product integrity.
• Maintain controls for assuring successful plant performance to budgeted goals.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during operation and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform simple machinist skills.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery
• Limited travel may be required

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees