• Chicago, IL
  • $34.09–$41.18 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

About Graphic

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 Details

OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. We're recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Maintenance Technician with a pay range of $34.09 to $41.18/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

  • Installing and repairing all electrical devices within the plant.
  • Performing breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, building/grounds, etc.
  • Completing parts requisitions, work orders, time sheets, in Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Electrician disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.
  • Responsible for replacing all fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches within the facility.
  • Working independently and on teams.
  • Demonstrating safe work practices.
  • Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting.
  • Understand and complete all associated paperwork.
  • Adhere to preventative/predictive maintenance schedules.
  • Read and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

  • Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals. Perform tasks per instructions. Work well without supervision when needed
  • Must have experience in identifying basic hand tools. Printing industry experience a plus. Prior maintenance/electrical experience necessary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years hands on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of high speed equipment.
  • Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:
  • Basic working knowledge of machine tools: drill presses, welders, grinders.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • All types of machinery involved in the folding carton industry. Must have own tools needed to make mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
  • Must be flexible: Able to work overtime, other shifts, and Saturdays/Sundays when needed.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
  • Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime.

GPI Benefits 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 + paid company holidays each year

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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16533

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$34.09–$41.18 Per Hour

Skills

  • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
  • Animal Careunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Replacementunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microwavesunmatched
  • Personal Careunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Printingunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Provincial Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Socketsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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