2nd Shift PLC & Electrical Maintenance Tech

100Hires, Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Kernersville, NC. You will maintain and repair electrical, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), reading manuals and schematics, and performing preventive maintenance with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience and/or equivalent training in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3+ years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and diagnose issues with PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to support production efficiency.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

HMI

Allen‑Bradley

Siemens

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Associates degree (related field)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC hardware (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

Job description

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Kernersville, NC. You will maintain and repair electrical, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), reading manuals and schematics, and performing preventive maintenance with safety as a top priority.