2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

Greif; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Senior Maintenance Mechanic. This role offers the chance to ensure the reliability of machinery while working in a collaborative environment that values your input. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this company provides immediate health coverage and generous paid time off. You will engage in preventive maintenance and repairs, utilizing your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. If you're looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance from Day 1

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Award-Winning Workplace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training (associate’s degree)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

CMMS Software

Job description

2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

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Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

030650 2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel (Open)

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

Our Vision

Being the best customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Role Overview

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems according to established procedures

WHY GREIF?

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Retirement and Financial Security: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage
• Invest in Your Future: We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow.

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 4+ 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.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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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 any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

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