Packaging Machinery Maintenance Technician

7 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Greif Full time
Packaging Machinery Maintenance Technician

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging with operations in 40 countries, delivering trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions for many of the world's most in-demand and fastest-growing industries. Explore our Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Vision: Being the best customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose: Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Role Summary

Join our team as an experienced technician focused on troubleshooting, routine and moderate repairs, and ongoing care of mechanical equipment and plant machinery.

Shifts
  • Second Shift: 2:30pm – 10:30pm
  • Third Shift: 10:30pm – 6:30am
  • Both shifts include rotating weekends; training on first shift is required.
What You'll Do
  • Execute preventive maintenance according to established PM procedures.
  • Conduct visual checks; verify fluid levels; lubricate, clean, tighten, and adjust components; replace worn parts; and calibrate sensors and gauges.
  • Run diagnostic tests to evaluate machinery condition, performance, and functionality.
  • Troubleshoot faults using tests, symptom analysis, and diagnostic tools to isolate root causes.
  • Identify necessary materials, replacement parts, and tools to complete minor to moderate repairs.
  • Document maintenance and repairs, including parts used and work performed, and offer recommendations for future adjustments or fixes as needed.
  • Proactively inspect and maintain shop tools/equipment to keep them in reliable working order.
  • Manage supplies by checking inventory, placing orders, receiving, and verifying deliveries against receipts; request replenishment of commonly used items.
  • Support projects to install, modify, or relocate production machinery and equipment.
  • Work from technical documents: diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, blueprints, schematics, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Provide clear feedback on ongoing equipment issues.
  • Complete paperwork such as work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, and downtime reports.
  • Follow guidance from senior mechanics and assist junior mechanics with routine questions.
  • Adhere to plant operations and company safety procedures and practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) typically required; 2–4 years of relevant experience.
Skills & Knowledge
  • Proficient with selecting and operating hand, power, and specialty tools, plus diagnostic equipment.
  • Working knowledge of automated industrial machinery and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and work orders.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and effective communication of issues and solutions.
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting, disassembling, and reassembling manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with limited supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
You Should Be Proficient In
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Hydraulics Experience
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Why Greif

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you'll have opportunities to grow and thrive. Service and leadership drive everything we do, and our global reach lets us create lasting value for colleagues, customers, and communities.

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