Want to #FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHERE YOU WORK? Get to know UPM Raflatac! We make sustainable labelling materials for companies all over the world right here in Western North Carolina. With UPM you can be financially successful and learn top skills!

The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique. Our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Be the Changemaker – join us in working towards a more sustainable future.

UPM Raflatac is looking for the Automation Technicians, who will be responsible for keeping the machines running on the production. This involves scheduled preventative maintenance as well as repairs.

Greetings from your future colleagues:

“If you are looking for a challenging position in a safety conscious manufacturing team environment, we’d like to have you on our team. Our business is growing steadily, and we offer great training and development opportunities. We are looking forward to hearing from you!”

What you will do:

• Execute assigned work orders and troubleshoot automation, electrical and mechanical equipment problems
• Participate in new equipment installations, upgrades and modifications and monitor PLC software
• Recommend and implement corrective/preventive measures to eliminate equipment problems and improve work practices
• Participate in a preventative and reliability-centered maintenance program to optimize mechanical efficiency and production flow
• Maintain appropriate documentation of condition monitoring, work performed, parts used, and follow-up needed as related to equipment maintenance
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping standards in all work areas and assist co-workers as necessary in the same and other job functions
• Work closely with production staff leadership to schedule required maintenance, and ensure appropriate alignment of machines and equipment
• Perform all duties consistent with the Roles and Responsibilities defined in the company’s OHS Standards and Guidelines and support implementation of program initiatives.

Who you are:

• You have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or related discipline, and 2–7 years responsible multi-craft maintenance in an industrial environment, with primary expertise in electrical/automation maintenance.
• You have knowledge of the National Electric Code and relevant OSHA requirements.
• You have a basic understanding of mechanical components used and the effective maintenance of a wide range of equipment, including highly automated, technologically advanced machinery.
• You are able to read and interpret blueprints and maintenance diagrams for electrical and mechanical components.
• You must have a good understanding of PLC systems, and the ability to create PLC-program code and program documentation
• You have well developed problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands
• You have excellent communication skills, the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents and can work independently, as well as a member of a team.
• Background in mechanical aspects of maintenance such as welding, machining, pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.

This is what we offer for you:

Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.

Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.

Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.

Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.

Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional information:

Location: Mills River, NC.

Please note that we are going through the applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac is a leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2021. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work the rotating shifts?

Work Location: One location

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