Maintenance Mechanic

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 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 customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Role Overview

The maintenance technician ensures operation of machinery by repairing and completing preventative Greif E-Maintenance requirements on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

2nd Shift

Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Overtime as Required)

Key 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.
• 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 the 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.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training and 3-5 years of relevant 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.
• Familiarity with injection molding machines.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate issues and solutions to team members effectively.
• 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
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors