Maintenance Mechanic

Greif•Carol Stream, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries, delivering 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. The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation of machinery by repairing and completing preventive Greif E-maintenance requirements on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent)
5 years of experience
Extensive experience (5 years) repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
Ability to work independently with very solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
Good troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose problems and make decisions as to the appropriate corrective action.
Mechanical ability, as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints.
Ability to read and interpret prints and diagrams-hydraulic and electrical.
A team player and is able to interact with various department personnel to ensure work is completed thoroughly and efficiently.
Safety is a Must.

Nice To Haves

Welding skills
Machining skills

Responsibilities

Controls downtime by effectively troubleshooting and diagnosing problems quickly and accurately.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Works with tool crib attendant to maintain equipment, part, and supplies inventories by checking inventory levels; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
May provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments.
Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition.
Repair chillers, thermolators, resin driers, loader systems, grinders and tower fans, understand their operations.
Assists with or participates in projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
Repair downstream automation and have some PLC experience.
Proactive in keeping a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and safety regulations.
Follows guidance from more senior level mechanics.
May assist more junior level mechanics with routine questions.
Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.