Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

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  and follow Greif on Instagram and Linked In.

OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR

PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035798

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (Open)

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on paper tube manufacturing equipment, including spiral winders, saws, core cutters, conveyors, and unwind systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, shafts, chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys, and cutting systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication projects to repair, modify, and improve production equipment.
• Fabricate machine guards, brackets, supports, chutes, frames, and other components as needed.
• Install, align, repair, and rebuild production equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems and perform basic hydraulic repairs.
• Replace and align motors, drive components, and power transmission equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, grinders, and welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and basic electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems including motors, motor starters, relays, sensors, limit switches, and control circuits.
• Assist with equipment installations, plant improvement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using maintenance management software.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hot work permits, and confined space requirements.

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Demonstrated welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience repairing and maintaining conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, sprockets, and production machinery.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and basic hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, starters, sensors, and control circuits.
• Ability to safely operate welders, torches, grinders, drills, and common maintenance tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in paper converting, paper tube manufacturing, packaging, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong MIG and stick welding skills.
• Experience fabricating and installing equipment modifications and improvements.
• Experience rebuilding industrial production equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience participating in reliability or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in elevated areas, tight spaces, and around moving machinery.
• Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks in an industrial manufacturing environment.

This position works in an industrial paper converting facility and may be exposed to:

• Paper dust and fibers
• Adhesives and manufacturing chemicals
• Moving machinery and mechanical equipment
• Noise and varying temperatures
• Welding and fabrication activities

Overtime, weekend work, and emergency call-ins may be required based on production and maintenance needs.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Welding and fabrication expertise
• Equipment repair and rebuilding experience
• Preventive maintenance mindset
• Ability to diagnose and solve equipment reliability issues
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Safety-first…