Industrial Mechanic

Greif; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 98,427,000 - 117,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking an experienced maintenance mechanic in Milwaukee to troubleshoot, perform minor to moderate repairs, and maintain mechanical equipment. The role offers second and third shift options (2:30pm-10:30pm and 10:30pm-6:30am) with pay based on experience: $34.35–$40.99 per hour.

Typical duties include preventative maintenance, diagnostics, parts replacement, documentation, and assisting with equipment installation or relocation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with preventive 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.
• Troubleshoots issues by conducting tests, examining symptoms, and using diagnostic tools to pinpoint causes.
• Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform minor to moderate repairs.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
• May provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments.
• Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt.
• May request replenishments for commonly used items.
• Assists with or participates in projects involving installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
• Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, P&IDs.
• Provides feedback on ongoing issues.
• Completes all paperwork associated with role, including work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, downtime reports.
• Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Maintenance & Repair

Reading Drawings

Problem Solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand & power tools

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

Being the best customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Role Overview

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

Shifts Available

• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm
• 3rd: 10:30pm - 6:30am

Pay Based On Experience

• $34.35 - $40.99 per hour

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.
• Troubleshoots issues by conducting tests, examining symptoms, and using diagnostic tools to pinpoint causes.
• Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform minor to moderate repairs.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
• May provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments.
• Proactively inspects andmaintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt.
• May request replenishments for commonly used items.
• Assists with or participates inprojects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
• Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Provides feedback on ongoing issues.
• 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.
• Follows guidance from more senior level mechanics.
• May assist more junior level mechanics with routine questions.
• Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment