Maintenance - Electrical Maintenance Technician

Company: Great Northern Corporation
Location: Racine
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

EMPLOYEES ARE OUR GREATEST ASSETPrivately held, Great Northern is one of the nation's largest independent producers of corrugated packaging. For more than five decades, customers have turned to Great Northern Corporation for integrated, comprehensive packaging solutions in industrial, commercial and retail markets. Laminations, a division of Great Northern and leading producer of edge protective packaging is welcoming candidates for full-time Electro-Mechanical Technician at our Laminations facility in Appleton, WI facility.Great Northern exists to live out the core values established by our founders integrity, personal growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared future.Our vision, " We help our employees win through personal growth and a shared future" is a call to action to deliver on building a people-centric culture, developing leaders from within, and sending people home fulfilled about their role and contributions. The " Win" for everyone is a trusting and collaborative culture that helps us be at our best every day.Our mission statement, " We help our customers win by doing what others can't or won't" gives us a clear purpose and raises the bar for performance. Doing what others " Can't or won't"for our customers is demonstrated by a willingness to serve customers, value-added partnerships and proactively developing innovative solutions to our customer's challenges.We are excited that you are looking to join our great culture. Here are some details about the position.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUIn addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; paid vacation; paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match. We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth!SALARYStarting wage is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour based on experienceREPORTS TOOperations ManagerPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for mechanical repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance to all production and facility equipment in addition to installation of said equipment in the plant, warehouse, and office areas by performing the following duties. Electro-mechanical skillset is needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.1. Performs predictive and preventative repairs of all equipment to ensure continuous production operations.2. Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors and drives, PLC, and instrumentation and process controls.3. Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits for electrical apparatus for repairs.4. Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and the operation of automated and robotic systems.5. Adheres and actively participates in lock out/tag out practices and procedures. Keeps all documentation up to date of lock out/tag out and works with Safety Director to maintain safe practices.6. Assists Operations Manager, supervisors, and maintenance lead with the operation of the predictive and preventative maintenance program.7. Inspects and ensures that all operating machines and equipment conform to electrical and mechanical operational quality standards.8. Assists with the implementation of new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of equipment, labor and materials.9. Requisitions tools, electrical test equipment and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.10. Keeps an up-to-date inventory and file of all machine parts and maintenance supplies.11. Confers with plant manager, production manager, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines, equipment, and processes.12. Keeps maintenance area neat, clean, and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.13. Monitors building and exterior grounds to keep all areas clean and neat.14. Records and files complete machine histories relating to maintenance problems and cures, troubleshooting methods, services required, spare parts and parts vendors.15. Regular and reliable attendance.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Knows, understands and follows all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures.2. Remains current on changes in policies, procedures, and product information, attending authorized training programs and seminars.3. Be available for monthly safety meetings, on-call, and overtime work.4. Annual, semi annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly & daily Inspections.5. Manage & distribute Maintenance PO numbers.6. Misc. Duties as assigned Raise/Lower Flag SDS Management Access Card Management Other duties as neededKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESIndividual must possess: high school diploma or equivalency plus 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance related field in a manufacturing environment; Electromechanical skills a must! Excellent safety record; ability to operate computer and a wide range of hand tools, test instruments, machining equipment and maintenance equipment; minor fabrication and welding, ability to perform mathematical calculations involving adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages; ability to follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions or blueprints, and reading of schematic diagrams; excellent interpersonaland verbal communication skills; legible handwriting to record information and fill out forms; ability to delegate responsibility when appropriate; ability to: plan, prioritize and organize work effectively; work effectively under pressure and time deadlines; analyze problems (not just symptoms), propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry out decisions made and follow up with feedback where appropriate.Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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