Maintenance Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
A World of Difference. Made Possible. Maintenance Specialist
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 food, beverage, food service, 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 in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible and committed to workplace diversity. We offer compensation and benefits programs that 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.
– Job Summary
Safely works together with Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to ensure building, equipment, and machines run properly; troubleshoots issues by observing mechanical/electrical devices in operation; removes defective parts by dismantling devices; uses hoists, cranes, hand, and power tools; examines form and texture of parts; determines changes in dimensional requirements by inspecting parts; documents all maintenance activity. Aligns business operations through execution of the role while meeting or exceeding customer expectations and aligning with GPI’s business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
Responsibilities- Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
- Ensure production and distribution of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Maintain 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
- Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met
- Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance (PM) on a variety of machines
- Maintain and repair water, gas, air, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Operate industrial lifts (e.g., boom, scissor lifts)
- Perform PM functions, lubricate assigned mechanical equipment at specified intervals, and maintain related records
- Install, test, adjust, and repair mechanical/electrical systems and equipment in the facility and warehouses
- Take measurements, estimate materials, and requisition supplies as needed through the shift supervisor/manager
- Perform root cause analysis and involve appropriate personnel as needed
- Use computer software to manage repair time and history and to inquire about parts information
- Work at heights and in overhead structures, in close quarters or confined spaces
- Maintain tools and follow maintenance schedules and complete necessary reports
- Maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
- Instruct and train other Industrial Maintenance Specialists and maintenance personnel after qualification
- Notify leadership of issues beyond scope of duties
- Communicate effectively with oncoming shifts and all departments
- Participate in daily team production meetings and contribute to safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement
- Meet required Key Performance Metrics and fulfill overtime requirements as necessary
- This position works 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule
- Fulfill other duties as assigned; assist in other areas as required by changing business needs
- 3+ years of specialized industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, required
- Thorough knowledge of basic industrial electricity, high and low voltage, and AC/DC currents
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical components and equipment including the use of diagnostic instruments
- Possess basic hand tools to complete most tasks; specialized tools will be provided
- Experience and ability reading blueprints and technical diagrams
- Basic mathematical skills including all units of measure, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions…
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