2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic — PLC & Injection Molding

Greif; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in Carol Stream, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to repair and perform preventative maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

You will read manuals, diagnose mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, install and calibrate equipment, and uphold safety standards while supporting Lean initiatives and mentoring junior teammates.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Reads and interprets manuals, diagrams, sketches, and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills to relay issues and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery by completing preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Reads equipment manuals and diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts and calibrates machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles and replaces equipment as needed; adheres to safety policies.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and safety programs; mentors junior maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Reading Drawings & Schematics

Team Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

PLC Basics

Job description

Greif in Carol Stream, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to repair and perform preventative maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

You will read manuals, diagnose mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, install and calibrate equipment, and uphold safety standards while supporting Lean initiatives and mentoring junior teammates.