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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Electrician and Instrumentation Technician
Organizational Unit: Paper Mills
Reports to: Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Macon, GA
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
POSITION SCOPE:
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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors (up to 14KV 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) and 820
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
- 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
- Capability of working in a physically intense environment. Ability to lift up to 74 pounds. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
Required Background:
- 3-5 years of troubleshooting experience with close support of production equipment as a first class journey-level electrician
- Excellent teams skills
- Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC)
- Experience with electric motors, drives, & PLCs
Education:
High school diploma or GED; and
Min Salary: $40.88
Max Salary: $43.27
GPI’s Benefit Program
Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected].
Requisition: 3547
