Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

greif; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 3,000,000 - 5,114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Greif in Mount Sterling, KY is seeking an Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect electrical machinery, and service control systems to ensure safety and reliability.

Requirements include a High School diploma and 2-4 years of experience; knowledge of wiring diagrams, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation is valued. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and total rewards to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years of experience.
• Electrical systems knowledge including wiring diagrams, motors, VFDs, and high‑voltage circuits.
• Familiarity with PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic) and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Start up/shut down of machinery per operation requirements and safety rules.
• Visually inspects and tests electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces electrical parts as needed.
• Sets up layouts, installs, tests, and troubleshoots control systems.
• Reads manuals, diagrams, and engineering specs to perform maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Competency

Automation and Controls

Diagnostic Tools

Education

High School diploma

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 #:

035652 Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (Open)

Job Description:

At Greif, we offer competitive pay and a Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being - financial, physical, and personal - so you can thrive at work and beyond!

Benefits :

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our colleagues. Benefits begin on day one (where applicable) and include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company contributions; paid holidays and paid time off; company-paid life insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and employee discount programs.

Additional benefits include participation in the Colleague Stock Purchase Plan (CSPP), tuition assistance, legal and pet insurance options, and other voluntary and wellness programs, with eligibility based on length of service and plan requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Performs start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with operation's requirements and company safety procedures.
• Visually inspects and tests electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical parts.
• Performs lay-outs, assemblies, installs, tests, repairs, and
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment. Performs PLC programming, troubleshooting and program documentation maintenance.
• Examines work orders and converses with equipment operators to detect equipment problems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Performs work of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Follows guidance from more senior level colleagues. May assist more junior level colleagues with routine questions.
• Adheres to safety rules including live panel permits, arc flash safety, NEC codes, and other safety rules that govern electrical trades.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Electrical Systems : Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints; and work with AC/DC motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and high‑voltage circuits.
• Mechanical Competency : Extensive knowledge of how mechanical and electrical systems and their components function, including: gearboxes, chains, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mold changes.
• Automation and Controls : Understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages, such as Ladder Logic.
• Diagnostic Tools : Proficiency using multimeters, clamp meters, and hand or power tools.

Compliance

Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Mandatory use of safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

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 $21.78 - $37.12annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between27.00 to27.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a compr