Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Work 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.

Key Competencies

• 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 attitude

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Hourly pay $29.23

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match up to 3%

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Ongoing technical and maintenance training

Join our team and help maintain the equipment that keeps our operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

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. 

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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.