Maintenance Greaser

prattinternalcareersite; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Maintenance Greaser to keep converting and corrugating equipment running with minimal downtime. You will grease bearings, check oil levels, clean filters, and perform routine preventative maintenance while following strict safety practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and willingness to work various shifts. Apprentice programs may be available for the right candidate, with emphasis on quality standards and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
• Preferred: prior work experience in corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate corrugating equipment with daily tasks including greasing bearings.
• Check gearbox oil levels and clean filters as part of maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and routine servicing.
• Maintain wastewater treatment and building upkeep.
• Complete paperwork neatly and follow company guidelines.
• Willing to work all hours and shifts; maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Safe work habits

Reading tape measure

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

POSITION TITLE:MAINTENANCE GREASER

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Superintendent/Supervisor/Lead

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining all converting and corrugating equipment to minimize downtime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice safe work habits at all times.

Responsible for the lubrication of corrugating equipment with daily functions including the following:

Based on scheduled intervals

Greasing Bearings

Check gearbox oil levels

Cleaning Filters

Preventative Maintenance checks

Treating Wastewater

Building Maintenance

Apprentice program is available for the right candidate

Follow up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.

Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.

Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.

Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to sit.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.