Plant Reliability Mechanic – Automation & Packaging

Ready to keep critical packaging lines running?

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging with operations in 40 countries. We provide innovative, dependable solutions across Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions. Discover more at www.greif.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our mission and purpose

• Vision: To be the best customer service company in the world.
• Purpose: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Could this be you?

Do you enjoy diagnosing tough mechanical problems at 2 a.m.? Can you move from a P&ID to a calibrated sensor without missing a step? We’re searching for an experienced reliability-focused mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated industrial equipment.

Schedule

• Third Shift: 10:30pm – 6:30am
• Must be able to train on first shift.

How you’ll make an impact

• Own preventive maintenance—execute PM procedures, clean and lubricate systems, check fluids, tighten, align, and adjust.
• Calibrate sensors and gauges so equipment runs within spec.
• Assess equipment health via diagnostics; use data and tools to zero in on root causes.
• Plan and carry out minor to moderate repairs; identify required parts, materials, and tools.
• Document all activities thoroughly—parts consumed, work performed, and follow-up actions.
• Recommend future adjustments or repairs to increase uptime.
• Support equipment projects: install, modify, and relocate machinery as needed.
• Work from technical documentation—manuals, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Inspect and maintain shop tools/equipment; keep them safe and ready.
• Manage consumables: inventory, reorder, receive, and verify common items.
• Provide feedback on persistent issues and contribute to problem-solving.
• Complete required paperwork: work orders, parts requests, PM and runtime inspections, downtime logs, RCA reports.
• Collaborate across experience levels—take direction from senior mechanics and assist junior teammates.
• Champion safety, following all company procedures and practices.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Comfort selecting and operating hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of automated machinery plus electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Strong problem solving and clear communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency disassembling, troubleshooting, and reassembling manufacturing equipment.
• Microsoft Office competency and familiarity with relevant software.

Your strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Maintenance and repair
• Manufacturing environment experience

Grow with Greif

At Greif, your work matters. You’ll be part of a team that cares about your well-being and growth. With our global reach, we’re positioned to do good—inside our plants and beyond.

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