Maintenance Technician

Graphic Packaging Careers•Vancouver, WA

19d•$32 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International produces paper-based packaging for various consumer goods. They are a large manufacturer with a global presence, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and innovation, and is committed to environmental responsibility and community involvement. They offer competitive compensation and benefits programs. This specific role is for a Maintenance Technician responsible for the upkeep, repair, and installation of plant machinery and general building maintenance.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Capable of creating and working within spreadsheets.
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Monitoring plant performance
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Maintenance
Properly Utilize Electrical Precision Measuring Devices
Equipment Selection
Installation
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Troubleshooting
Electrical skills
Engineering and Technology knowledge
Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift plus overtime as required.
Willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
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
Action Oriented
Planning
Priority Setting
Timely Decision Making
Problem Solving
Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge

Nice To Haves

Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary.
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred.
Experience with SAP a plus.

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.
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.