Sr Maintenance Technician

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033298
** Greif
* * is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers 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.  Learn more about the company's
** Customized Polymer**,
** Sustainable Fiber**,
** Durable Metal**, and
** Integrated Solutions
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** OUR VISION:
** Being the customer service company in the world.
** OUR

PURPOSE:

** Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
** Job

Requisition #:
** 033298 Sr Maintenance Technician (Open)
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* Job Description:

**** Key Responsibilities
*** Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to restore safe and reliable operation.
* Performs instrumentation and controls work, including installation, calibration, configuration, and loop checks of sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, and related devices.
* Diagnoses PLC/HMI/drive issues at the I/O and device level; isolates faults using schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools; implements corrective actions or partners with controls specialists as needed.
* Executes preventive and predictive maintenance (e.g., vibration, infrared, oil analysis, ultrasound) and translates findings into work orders that reduce unplanned downtime.
* Conducts root cause analyses of recurring failures; recommends and implements reliability improvements (design changes, condition monitoring routes, spare-part strategies).
* Plans and prioritizes work orders, determines repair approach (repair/replace/upgrade), and coordinates with operations to schedule equipment access and safe startup.
* Completes calibrations and documentation to required standards; maintains as-found/as-left records and updates CMMS histories and asset hierarchies.
* Identifies and requests critical spares; provides technical input to MRO inventory, vendor selection, and service contract needs.
* Reads and updates technical drawings (electrical schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams) and suggests design improvements for maintainability and reliability.
* Partners with production, engineering, quality, and EHS to ensure safe work practices (e.g., lockout/tagout) and compliance with company procedures and applicable standards.
* Mentors colleagues and shares troubleshooting/reliability best practices; may lead small maintenance tasks or contractor activities on shift.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Education and Experience
*** Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 or more years of experience.
** Knowledge & Skills
*** Advanced troubleshooting skills across electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation/control systems.
* Proficiency in instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and documentation; familiarity with common industrial devices and communication protocols.
* Ability to interpret, apply, and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs; working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and drive diagnostics at the device/I/O level.
* Experience using CMMS to schedule work, track histories, and analyze failure data; understanding of reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTTR.
* Competence in predictive and preventive maintenance methods (vibration, infrared, oil analysis, ultrasound) and converting findings into corrective actions.
* Strong commitment to safety and compliance with electrical and mechanical safety standards, company procedures, and regulatory codes.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor peers and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
* Continuous improvement orientation with the ability to recommend design changes and improved work practices to enhance…