GREIF (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) is a 138 year old world leader in industrial packaging products and services. We produce steel, plastic, fibre, flexible and corrugated containers, packaging accessories and container board, and provide blending, filling and packaging services for a wide range of industries. Our culture, founded on the GREIF Way, promotes recognition and rewards collaboration, hard work and commitment. We are continually seeking a diverse mix of talented people. We want people with a passion for working in partnership with customers. We want people with potential who can take GREIF to the next level in packaging excellence.

Our West Hazleton, PA facility has an immediate opening for a key team member. Using lean manufacturing techniques and processes, the ideal candidate will be an experienced Maintenance Mechanic.

Maintenance Mechanic position within a Plastic Drum / Blow Mold manufacturing environment. Focus on supporting the preventative maintenance process including lubrication and inspection, general maintenance tasks, such as but not necessarily limited to assembly and disassembly of components, problem troubleshooting and correction. Support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• 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 shuts down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance tasks in a safe, efficient manner, which supports the continuous improvement process within the facility.
• 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.9. 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:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or professional certification preferred and/or completion of an appropriate apprenticeship program.

Experience:

• 1+ years experience and/or equivalent training in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulics 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. circuits, etc.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume, along with salary history to:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy