Sr. Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

Greif • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, operating in 40 countries and delivering innovative solutions to demanding industries. The company is committed to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability. This role ensures the reliability of machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Greif offers a supportive and award-winning workplace, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance from day one, generous paid time off, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional growth through tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training (associate’s degree) in an industrial related field such us: Industrial Maintenance tech, Millwright or Mechatronics technician and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
• Must be proficiency on written and speaking English, Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Basic electrical knowledge (multimeter use): must be familiar with 480 VAC 3 phases motors, replace contactors, fuses breakers, etc.
• Familiar with machine manual/drawings to execute preventive maintenance and order parts needed for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Familiar with Maintenance concepts (Corrective, Predictive and preventive).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on Drum Manufacturing will be a plus.
• Experience with CMMS Software.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts.
• Define mechanical clearance and tolerances between shaft, bearings and couplings.
• Root cause analysis for major breakdowns on machines.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies.
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manage Work orders on eMaint platform to report all executed tasks on the machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and propose improvements in the actual way of executing the tasks.
• Expert on pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, read and interpret circuits for troubleshooting and parts replacement.
• Expert on different types of bearing, and their mechanical applications.
• Rebuilt gearboxes and pneumatic clutches.
• Replace Servo motors.

Benefits

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• 401(k)
• comprehensive disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree