Industrial Equipment Maintenance Specialist — Automated Systems

Greif Packaging•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Greif is seeking an Industrial Equipment Maintenance Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot automated industrial machinery. The role performs scheduled preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, scopes and completes minor to moderate repairs, and documents maintenance activities and results. It also supports parts inventory and procurement, equipment installations and modifications, and the safe, reliable operation of shop tools and equipment. The specialist works under direction from senior mechanics and helps junior mechanics with routine questions. The position works either 2nd shift, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., or 3rd shift, 10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Compensation is $34.35–$40.99 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Generally 2–4 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on familiarity with automated industrial machinery and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power, specialty, and diagnostic tools.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
Ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
Analytical problem-solving and clear communication of issues and fixes to teammates.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work productively and dependably with limited supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Hydraulics experience.
Pneumatics troubleshooting experience.
Maintenance and repair skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including visual inspections, checking fluid levels, lubrication and cleaning, tightening or adjusting components, replacing worn parts, and calibrating sensors and gauges.
Use diagnostic tests and tools to assess equipment condition, performance, and functionality.
Investigate equipment issues by testing, reviewing symptoms, and isolating root causes.
Determine the materials, parts, and tools needed for minor to moderate repairs.
Document maintenance and repairs, parts used, and results; recommend follow-up adjustments or repairs when appropriate.
Inspect and maintain shop tools and equipment.
Track parts inventory, place orders, receive shipments, and verify deliveries against receipts.
Request replenishment of commonly used consumables.
Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and relocations.
Use technical resources such as diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, OEM instructions, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
Communicate developing issues and provide feedback to teammates.
Complete work orders, parts requests, root-cause analysis reports, preventive-maintenance and runtime-inspection sheets, and downtime reports.
Take direction from senior mechanics and assist junior mechanics with routine questions.
Follow company and operational safety procedures.
Perform other assigned tasks.