ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

CROSBY, MN

OVERALL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the assembly, testing & debug, customer interface and shipping preparation of packaging machinery that ranges from above average to difficult in complexity.  Other responsibilities include fostering teamwork, on time deliveries, safety, quality, and cost improvements.

Essential Functions:       

• Assemble components of packaging machinery/automated systems in correct order/sequence
• Complete machine testing to debug mechanical/electrical devices for proper operation
• Occasional travel to customer locations to support machinery (8-10 trips per year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 2 year technical degree in Electrical/Mechanical Systems, Robotics preferred; minimum high school diploma or equivalent, plus experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the packaging industry or other related field

 DESIRED SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Understanding of basic mechanical and pneumatic components
• PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Experience with servo controls desired
• Good communication skills, ability to work effectively with customers
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group
• Ability to travel (domestic and international)
• Ability to work overtime

Required Skills Required Experience

 At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. 

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. 

 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 EEO is the Law Poster