2nd Shift: Industrial Mechanic

greif; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life/AD&D

STD/LTD

EAP

Vacation up to 80 hours

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Job summary

Greif in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic for 2nd shift to troubleshoot, perform repairs, and maintain machinery.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and safety. You will mentor junior technicians, support equipment upgrades, and ensure equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance per PM procedures.
• Conducts diagnostics and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Documents maintenance and parts used.
• Mentors junior mechanics and shares best practices.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and notes improvements.
• Keeps inventory and work orders up to date.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Root-cause analysis

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Blueprints / P&IDs

Job description

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 at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #:

033245 2nd Shift: Industrial Mechanic (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Experienced colleague who assists with troubleshooting, performing minor to moderate repairs, and maintaining mechanical equipment and machinery.

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health, dental, vision insurance effective day one!
• Greif pays 75% of health premiums.
• Company paid life/AD&D insurance, STD/LTD insurance, EAP.
• Many other company paid benefits!
• Enjoy up to 80 hours of vacation to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Greif is recognized with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.

Required Shift:

2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm

Pay Range Based on Experience:

$34.35 - $40.99 per hour

Pay Differential:

$1.25/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures.
• Performs visual inspections, checks fluid levels, lubricates, and cleans parts, tightens, and adjusts components, replaces parts, calibrates sensors and gauges.
• Performs diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to assess condition, performance, and functionality.
• Develops repair lists and identifies short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly.
• Troubleshoots issues by analyzing symptoms and diagnosing complex mechanical issues.
• Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform advanced repairs and overhauls of machinery, including replacing critical components and rebuilding systems.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
• May provide recommendations for equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance.
• Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition.
• May mentor less experienced technicians on proper care techniques to ensure long-term tool reliability and efficiency.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt.
• May suggest adjustments based on usage patterns.
• Participates in projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
• Provides guidance on technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Provides input/feedback for continuous improvements and changes. Works with team on root cause problem solving.
• Completes all paperwork associated with role, including but not limited to work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, downtime reports.
• Mentors junior mechanics.
• Serves as subject matter resource to junior colleagues.
• Promotes, complies, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Recommends new policies and procedures.
• 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 knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and performing advanced repairs.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical documents, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Skill in documenting repairs, recommending upgrades, and supporting improvements.
• Ability to mentor junior mechanics and model best practices in equipment care.
• Organizational skills to manage supplies and adjust inventory practices.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, modifications, and relocations.
• Problem solving skills to support root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Commitment to safety compliance and promoting safe work practices.

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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $24.18 - $41.20annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between40.99 to40.99. Offers for thi