Jobs Companies Greif 2nd Shift: Industrial Mechanic

About this 2nd Shift: Industrial Mechanic role at Greif

Greif · Onsite · Milwaukee-WI 1514

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 #:

033916 2nd Shift: Industrial Mechanic (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Experienced colleague who assists with troubleshooting, performing minor to moderate repairs, and maintaining mechanical equipment and machinery. 

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

  • Health, dental, vision insurance effective day one!

  • Greif pays 75% of health premiums.

  • Company paid life/AD&D insurance, STD/LTD insurance, EAP.

  • Many other company paid benefits!

  • Enjoy up to 80 hours of vacation to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.

  • Greif is recognized with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.

Required Shift:

  • 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm

Pay Range Based on Experience:

  • $34.35 - $40.99 per hour

Pay Differential:

  • $1.25/hr

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Performs visual inspections, checks fluid levels, lubricates, and cleans parts, tightens, and adjusts components, replaces parts, calibrates sensors and gauges.
  • Performs diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to assess condition, performance, and functionality.
  • Uses advanced diagnostic tools, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and other technologies to streamline maintenance processes.
  • Troubleshoots issues by analyzing symptoms and diagnosing complex mechanical issues.
  • Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform advanced repairs and overhauls of machinery, including replacing critical components and rebuilding systems.
  • Utilizes root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment issues and breakdowns in order to prevent recurrence of failures.
  • Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
  • Provides recommendations for equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance. Validates quality of work orders submitted by others and adjusts frequency.
  • Ensures tools and equipment used in the workshop are in good working condition and junior colleagues are maintaining appropriately.
  • Ensures supplies are ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt.
  • May partner with Store/Inventory clerk to ensure inventory is accurate.
  • Leads projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
  • Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements or equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.
  • Leads root cause problem solving activities.
  • Completes all paperwork associated with role, including but not limited to work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, downtime reports.
  • Trains and advises junior mechanics.
  • Serves as subject matter expert to junior colleagues.
  • Promotes, complies, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices are followed.
  • Recommends new policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience

  • Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 or more years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Expert knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and advanced diagnostic testing methods.
  • Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and advanced diagnostic technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for resolving complex mechanical issues and preventing recurrence.
  • Ability to plan and execute advanced repairs, overhauls, and system rebuilds with high accuracy.
  • Leadership skills to oversee projects, validate work orders, and guide the frequency and quality of maintenance tasks.
  • Strong mentoring and training ability, serving as subject matter expert for junior mechanics.
  • Knowledge of supply chain coordination, including inventory management and collaboration with clerks.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex technical documents, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
  • Skill in identifying process improvements, recommending upgrades, and enhancing equipment efficiency, reliability, and safety.
  • Commitment to enforcing safety rules, leading emergency responses, and promoting safe practices.

#LI-NG1

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential. 


Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $26.68 - $45.43annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between40.99 to40.99. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $78,354/yrin line with the typical range for Mechanic roles.

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About Greif

Founded in 1877, 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 demanding 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.

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