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Maintenance Electrician

Requisition ID: 10123

Location:

Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007

Department: Hourly Maintenance, Electricians & Mechanics

Travel: No Travel Required

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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.

Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman

Graphic Packaging is now offering the following incentives: $7000 sign on bonus, $5000 relocation package (50+ miles from location), 5 days unpaid continuous paid time off in first year.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

We currently have openings for an Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman candidate who has a passion for safety, is a self-starter, takes initiative, can communicate effectively, and can work independently in a manufacturing environment. We offer technologically advanced operations, leading edge training, outstanding benefits, and employment with a proven and stable community leader.

This position performs Electrical & Instrumentation troubleshooting in a heavy industrial environment. Specific skills necessary include calibration, troubleshooting, proper repair, precision installation, successful start-up, and reliability of all related facility equipment.

**JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include, but are not limited to the following._

+ Commitment to safety and quality

+ Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

+ Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

+ Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

+ Ability to learn through self-directed study and desire for advancement

+ Wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, earplugs, steel-toed boots, safety glasses at a minimum)

+ Operate or work in industrial conditions - may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

+ Excellent attendance record with flexibility to work rotating shifts & overtime

+ The ability to work independently and in a team environment

+ Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.

+ Ability to move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn valves and make adjustments to equipment.

+ Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.

+ Maintains cooperative working relationships, demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision.

+ Performs all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

+ Minimum Journeyman skill level experience in instrumentation and industrial electrical systems.

+ Basic PLC knowledge: Allen Bradley

+ Ability to read schematics

+ Experience with a maximum of 4160-volt equipment

+ Knowledge of pneumatic valves

+ Instrumentation's: including differential, pressure, and flow transmitters

+ Troubleshooting skills desired

+ Knowledge of hydraulics a plus

+ Multi-craft willingness

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Leadership skills

+ Ability and desire to work in team environment

+ Experience in electrical and pneumatic process controls (transmitters, control valves, DCS equipment, programmable logic controllers, recorders, etc.)

+ Experience with three phase motors and controls, lighting, AC and DC drives is also required

+ Computer literacy in software applications for control systems and troubleshooting.

+ Pulp and Paper industry experience a definite plus.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

+ Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

+ Journeyman status or greater of electrical trade preferred.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

+ General schedule is a Monday through Friday 8-hour assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

+ Per CBA: ability to work multi schedules

+ Day shift

+ Unique 4 crew Dupont Schedule (allows 14 days off per month)

+ Must be able to work flexible and on-call scheduling.

+ Must be able to work rotating weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.

+ Awkward and/or repetitive movements.

+ Routine Lifting up to 50 lbs.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools, depth micrometers and precision measuring tools, welders, grinders, lathes, milling machines, etc.

+ Standing and sitting for extended periods and awkward or repetitive movements at times

+ Ability to climb ladders and stairs

+ Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

+ Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

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**

+ **Tuition Assistance Program**

+ **Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year**

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

**Nearest Major Market:** Kalamazoo