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Greif

Maintenance Mechanic

Greif, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States, 60188

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Maintenance Mechanic

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. 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:

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures operation of machinery by repairing and completing preventive Greif E-maintenance requirements on injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment. 1st Shift Monday-Friday: 6am-2:30pm Key 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. Education and Experience: Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of experience. Qualifications: The candidate must have extensive experience (5 years) repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment. Must have the ability to work independently with very solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Must have 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. Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams-hydraulic and electrical. Welding skills are a plus and machining skills would be a plus also. A team player and is able to interact with various department personnel to ensure work is completed thoroughly and efficiently. Plus safety is a must. At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world. The pay range for this position is $24.28 - $41.30. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $28.00 to $32.00. 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. Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one. 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 legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.