Maintenance Technician I

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 #:

031256 Maintenance Technician I (Open)

Job Description:

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 and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Perform fabrication, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, which supports continuous improvement within the facility.
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and equipment including but not limited to belts, pulleys, gears, chains, motors, pumps, and test equipment.
• Receive drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
• Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines a logical approach to repair problems.
• Perform plant-wide mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance making operating adjustment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Diagnose and repair activities with detailed working procedures.
• Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to proceed with logical approach to repairs, maintenance and rebuilds.
• Set-up, adjust, calibrate, and operate equipment; perform layout and bench work; inspect, dismantle, repair, rebuild, assemble, weld, install and lubricate machinery and mechanical equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Inspect for defects, misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication and determine best process for making repairs with limited interruption to production.
• Assist in maintaining building needs (heating and cooling systems).
• Disassemble moves and/or relocates existing equipment and install new equipment.
• Provide for safe disposal of all toxic materials and supplies.
• Maintain tools and work area in a safe, neat and secure manner.
• Maintain daily work logs and update equipment and component records, and if applicable, electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules.
• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE, ensuring guards and safety features are working.
• May train others on maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience 

• Technical or professional certification preferred and/or completion of Associates degree in related field.
• 7+ years experience and/or equivalent training in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 5 years and/or equivalent experience preferred in mechanical repairs, hydraulics, and pneumatics in an industrial environment.

Knowledge and Skills 

• Proficient CMMS computer experience.
• Lathe, Mill, Drill press experience.
• Advanced mechanical, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic skills.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance process.
• Ability to operate machines and hand-tools relevant to a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and take initiative to correct or seek immediate assistance.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manufacturer’s specifications. etc.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being,