Senior Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift PLC/Electrical

Greif, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 64,196,000 - 109,381,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. on 2nd shift in Illinois seeks a Sr. Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.

You will troubleshoot issues, read manuals and diagrams, assemble and calibrate machinery, and ensure safety compliance while supporting Lean initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma or technical training with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, and work orders.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery by performing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Reads manuals and diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assembles, installs, and calibrates machinery and equipment.
• Adheres to plant safety policies and Lean programs.
• Mentors junior maintenance colleagues.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC repair

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical skills

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Industrial controls

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Greif, Inc. on 2nd shift in Illinois seeks a Sr. Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.

You will troubleshoot issues, read manuals and diagrams, assemble and calibrate machinery, and ensure safety compliance while supporting Lean initiatives and mentoring junior staff.