2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic-Steel

Company Overview

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, delivering innovative solutions to high-demand industries. With a commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials and creates lasting value for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.

032920 – 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic – Steel (Open)

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems according to established procedures.

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period.
• Award-Winning Workplace: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
• Generous PTO: up to 80 hours plus paid holidays.
• 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement for courses and certifications.

• Ensures reliability of machinery by performing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, and work orders.
• Uses hand tools and instruments to determine dimensional changes.
• Defines mechanical clearance and tolerances between shafts, bearings, and couplings.
• Conducts root cause analysis for major machine breakdowns.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates equipment.
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces components as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies and participates in safety, housekeeping, lean manufacturing programs.
• Provides guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Manages work orders on the e‑Maint platform and reports completed tasks.
• Proposes improvements to preventive maintenance processes.
• Expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, bearing selection, gearboxes, clutch rebuilds, and servo motor replacement.

High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or technical training in industrial maintenance, millwright, or mechatronics. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient with hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Operational knowledge of industrial machinery and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work orders.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Capacity to troubleshoot, disassemble, reassemble equipment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Basic electrical knowledge: 480 VAC, 3‑phase motors, contractors, fuses, breakers.
• English proficiency; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Hourly rate: $33.74 per hour. Eligible for short‑term incentive.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1; generous PTO; paid holidays; 401(k); disability coverage; tuition reimbursement; and comprehensive benefits available to eligible employees.

Greif is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. See the Equal Opportunity Policy at

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