Maintenance Mechanic

Greif Packaging; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) at its Carol Stream facility.

You will perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing and electrical equipment and troubleshoot machine issues according to established procedures. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on skills in mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with injection molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs 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.
• Assemblies, 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

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Injection molding familiarity

Job description

Monday–Friday | 2:00PM–10:30 PM

**$33–$37/hr + $1 shift differential, based on experience

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 #:

035778 Sr. Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Open)

Job Description:

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures. Performs troubleshooting and root cause analyses of machine and system issues. Utilizes manuals, work orders, hand and power tools, and measuring instruments to complete tasks. Assembles, disassembles, replaces, and calibrates machinery and parts as needed.

Shift/Hours:

2nd Shift – Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 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.