Maintenance Mechanic

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. 

Job Requisition #:
033126 Maintenance Mechanic (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities


* Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to restore safe and reliable operation.


* Performs instrumentation and controls work, including installation, calibration, configuration, and loop checks of sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, and related devices.


* Diagnoses PLC/HMI/drive issues at the I/O and device level; isolates faults using schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools; implements corrective actions or partners with controls specialists as needed.


* Executes preventive and predictive maintenance (e.g., vibration, infrared, oil analysis, ultrasound) and translates findings into work orders that reduce unplanned downtime.


* Conducts root cause analyses of recurring failures; recommends and implements reliability improvements (design changes, condition monitoring routes, spare-part strategies).


* Plans and prioritizes work orders, determines repair approach (repair/replace/upgrade), and coordinates with operations to schedule equipment access and safe startup.


* Completes calibrations and documentation to required standards; maintains as-found/as-left records and updates CMMS histories and asset hierarchies.


* Identifies and requests critical spares; provides technical input to MRO inventory, vendor selection, and service contract needs.


* Reads and updates technical drawings (electrical schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams) and suggests design improvements for maintainability and reliability.


* Partners with production, engineering, quality, and EHS to ensure safe work practices (e.g., lockout/tagout) and compliance with company procedures and applicable standards.


* Mentors colleagues and shares troubleshooting/reliability best practices; may lead small maintenance tasks or contractor activities on shift.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience


* Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 or more years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills


* Advanced troubleshooting skills across electric...