Evening Maintenance Technician: PLC, Electrical & Machines

Greif, Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

Paid time off & holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Greif, Inc. seeks a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The role supports safety initiatives, reads specifications, and calibrates equipment to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of manufacturing experience, PLC/HMI familiarity, and a HS diploma or technical training. Shift is 3:00 pm–11:00 pm with potential overtime, in Kernersville, NC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training with 2–3 years in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 2+ years of relevant experience and/or equivalent training; technical certification is a plus.
• Preferred: Associate degree; PLC and HMI configuration, high voltage electrical maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure machinery reliability and uptime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• Reads manuals, diagrams and work orders to perform maintenance tasks.
• Assembles, installs, calibrates and tests equipment and components.
• Follows safety policies and participates in Lean/Operational Excellence activities.
• Mentors junior maintenance colleagues and supports team needs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC systems

HMI configuration

Electrical testing tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Greif, Inc. seeks a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The role supports safety initiatives, reads specifications, and calibrates equipment to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of manufacturing experience, PLC/HMI familiarity, and a HS diploma or technical training. Shift is 3:00 pm–11:00 pm with potential overtime, in Kernersville, NC.