Maintenance Mechanic

Greif Packaging
Lockport, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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 LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Schedule:

9:00am-9:00pm for training with rotating schedule eventually will be 6:00 pm-6:00 am.

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION :

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE :

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

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

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.
  • Troubleshoots issues by conducting tests, examining symptoms, and using diagnostic tools to pinpoint causes.
  • Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform minor to moderate repairs.
  • Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed.
  • May provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments.
  • Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition.
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt.
  • May request replenishments for commonly used items.
  • Assists with or participates in 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).
  • Provides feedback on ongoing issues.
  • 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.
  • Follows guidance from more senior level mechanics.
  • May assist more junior level mechanics with routine questions.
  • Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.

**Knowledge & Skills **

  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
  • Skill in using diagnostic tools to assess performance and functionality.
  • Troubleshooting ability to identify root causes and perform moderate repairs.
  • Knowledge of technical documents, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
  • Accuracy in documenting repairs and recommending future maintenance.
  • Organizational skills to manage tools, supplies, and replacement parts.
  • Capability to support equipment installation, modification, and relocation.
  • Communication skills to share feedback and assist junior mechanics.
  • Works well under general guidance while following safety and operating procedures.
  • Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with procedures.

At Greif , your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Posted 2026-07-23

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