2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

Greif; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Competitive benefits starting day one

Job summary

Greif in La Porte, Indiana, is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Mechanic to ensure machine reliability through effective preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or technical training, along with over 5 years of experience in maintenance. A comprehensive benefits package is included with competitive pay starting at $39.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in English, bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Manage work orders using eMaint platform.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training (associate’s degree)

Tools

Multimeter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Vision

Being the customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #

034479 2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts.
• Define mechanical clearance and tolerances between shaft, bearings and couplings.
• Root cause analysis for major breakdowns on machines.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment. Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manage Work orders on eMaint platform to report all executed tasks on the machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and propose improvements in the actual way of executing the tasks.
• Expert on pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, read and interpret circuits for troubleshooting and parts replacement.
• Expert on different types of bearing, and their mechanical applications.
• Rebuilt gearboxes and pneumatic clutches.
• Replace Servo motors.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training (associate’s degree) in an industrial related field such us: Industrial Maintenance tech, Millwright or Mechatronics technician and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
• Must be proficiency on written and speaking English, Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Basic electrical knowledge (multimeter use): must be familiar with 480 VAC 3 phases motors, replace contactors, fuses breakers, etc.
• Familiar with machine manual/drawings to execute preventive maintenance and order parts needed for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Familiar with Maintenance concepts (Corrective, Predictive and preventive).
• Experience working on Drum Manufacturing will be a plus.
• Experience with CMMS Software.

Compensation Range

The pay for this position is $39.34 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

EEO Statement

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf