Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech (Open)

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

Key benefits include:

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Retirement and Financial Security: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage
• Invest in Your Future: We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow.

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 dimensional requirements of parts.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies.
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to operate machines, hand-tools and electrical equipment.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with practical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
• Possesses basic troubleshooting experience and proven skills in machine repair.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Welding, machining and fabrication experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

Compensation Range: $18.00 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.