MISSION / SUMMARY: The position oftheelectrician is to provide skilled trade expertise along with multi-craft work experience to the Board Mill. Graphic Packaging is now offering the following incentives: Hourly wages up to $39.37, $7000 sign on bonus, $5000 relocation package (50 miles from location), and 5 days unpaid continuous paid time off in first year. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: • Must have high school diploma or equivalent. • Journeyman status or greater in an electrical trade preferred. DESIRED SKILLS: • 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 SCHEDULE DEMANDS: • 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 DEMANDS: • Standing for extended periods. • Awkward and/or repetitive movements. • Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 lbs repeatedly for an 8 hr. shift. • Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas. • Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather. • Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat. 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.
See More Details >>Scope of Work: The Service Technician performs service installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Responsible for performing electrical service tasks and projects with limited supervision, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves interpreting electrical construction drawings, terminating cables, installing and troubleshooting control wiring, and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles. The technician will work closely with supervisors and crew members to meet project objectives and deadlines. Responsibilities: • Safety and Work Habits: • Demonstrate safe work habits while performing all electrical service tasks/projects. • Perform work at various heights and in restrictive/tight areas. • Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment. • Technical Skills: • Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings, schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams. • Terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring. • Accurately bend and install all types of conduit. • Possess knowledge of wire pulls, concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods. • Perform terminations/splicing of high voltage and fiber optic cables. • Use electrical formulas for accurate calculations. • Project Management: • Plan, schedule, and organize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. • Coordinate activities with assigned crew to meet project objectives. • Assign field employees to project tasks based on individual ability and experience. • Monitor materials, tools, and equipment for accurate ordering or scheduling. • Documentation and Communication: • Utilize and maintain accurate project documentation (e.g., time sheets, progress reports, daily logs). • Keep customers/clients informed regarding the status of work progress. • Report end-of-day progress to the service department dispatcher. • Complete timely follow-up with pending projects. • Maintenance and Organization: • Maintain proper care of tools, equipment, and vehicle. • Organize materials and tools to maintain a clean and neat work area. • Maintain material inventory on vehicle to adequately serve customers/clients. • Ensure proper appearance and maintenance of vehicle (inside and outside). • Interpersonal Skills: • Cultivate a cooperative working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients. • Check with customers/clients prior to and at the end of the project. Minimum Requirements: • License Requirement: Only in states and locales where required. Must have valid vehicle operator’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance carrier. • Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience. • Experience: Experienced position, less than 6 years of electrical experience required. • Maintains a valid driver’s license and is deemed insurable by the company’s insurance carrier. • Holds a Journeyperson license in states and locales where required. • Understands and complies with all NEC, state, and local codes.
See More Details >>Certified Electrician This role is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Want to continue to grow and enhance your career within a locally owned company? Do you strive to achieve high performance and enjoy making an impact on the community where integrity and excellence is valued and where you can take your career to the next level? Then, we have a place for you! What We Offer: • Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment • Challenging and progressive career development • Competitive salaries • Comprehensive Health & Benefit programs • Retirement Program with Employer Match! • Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays • Open communication and team-building events • And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role What You'll Do: As the Electrician, you will install wiring and conduit for custom manufacturing air handlers and other related items ensuring high-quality and accurate work. Your Accountabilities in the Role: • Reads schematics on electrical work to ensure accurate installation. • Installs wiring and conduit for custom manufacturing air handlers and other related items ensuring high-quality and accurate work. • Runs tests on the units to ensure strong electrical current and safety. • Travels occasionally to clients in the field to rectify any issues in a high-customer service way. • Provides additional support to the team to ensure products are completed on time. Position Requirements: • Education: A HS Diploma or GED preferred; will consider an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. • Experience: 2+ years of experience in installing wiring, conduit, and typical electrical work with electrician certification. • Certifications: Electrician Certification. • Functional Skills: Strong sense of priority and attention to details; ability to read and work with schematics effectively. Able to see color and lift up to 50 lbs. • Technology Skills: Basic computer skills. • Language Skills: Basic verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with internal team members and customers in a professional and respectful manner. • Leadership/ Behaviors: Self-starter; customer-focused; safety and quality-minded; able to work independently and within a team; highly efficient and accurate in work. • Culture Match: Respectful of team members and policies, goal and customer-focused; has the ability to stay focused on quality, as well as producing and enhancing efficiencies within the team. Requires an excellent work ethic to lead by example. Other Important Information: Pay/Salary: Pay is commensurate with proven expertise. And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows! Reports To: Plant Supervisor Core Hours: 6 am – 4:30 pm Typical Work Week: M-F; Fridays May need to stay later, and weekends required when needed; 40-48 hours a week on average Direct Reports: None Travel: 5%; travel to client locations Work Conditions: Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise level, PPE required. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Kalamazoo, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $29.97 per hour in Kalamazoo, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
