Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Greif Vietnam Limited; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose complex machinery, and mentor junior technicians.

You will document repairs, manage parts, and contribute to continuous improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates typically have a High School diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and diagnostics.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Ability to mentor junior mechanics.
• Strong problem-solving and safety orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on machinery.
• Diagnose issues and plan repairs; order parts as needed.
• Document work, parts used, and repairs performed.
• Mentor junior mechanics and promote safe work practices.
• Assist with equipment installs, modifications, relocations.
• Maintain inventory and order replacement parts.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Troubleshooting

P&IDs interpretation

Mentoring juniors

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035378 Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st shift (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures. Performs visual inspections, checks fluid levels, lubricates, and cleans parts, tightens, and adjusts components, replaces parts, calibrates sensors and gauges.
• Performs diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to assess condition, performance, and functionality. Develops repair lists and identifies short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly.
• Troubleshoots issues by analyzing symptoms and diagnosing complex mechanical issues. Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform advanced repairs and overhauls of machinery, including replacing critical components and rebuilding systems.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed. May providerecommendations for equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance.
• Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition. Maymentor less experienced technicians on proper care techniques to ensure long-term tool reliability and efficiency.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt. May suggest adjustments based on usage patterns.
• Participates in projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment. Provides guidance on technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Provides input/feedback for continuous improvements and changes. Works with team on root cause problem solving.
• Completes all paperwork associated with role, including but not limited to work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, downtime reports.
• Mentors junior mechanics. Serves as subject matter resource to junior colleagues.
• Promotes, complies, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices are followed. Recommends new policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 or more years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and performing advanced repairs.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical documents, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Skill in documenting repairs, recommending upgrades, and supporting improvements.
• Ability to mentor junior mechanics and model best practices in equipment care.
• Organizational skills to manage supplies and adjust inventory practices.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, modifications, and relocations.
• Problem-solving skills to support root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Commitment to safety compliance and promoting safe work practices.

At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $26.63 - $45.34annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between38.00 to42.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement:

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

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.