Mechanical Technician Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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.

OUR VISION:

Being the customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

034434 1st Shift: Electro-Mechanical Technician (Open)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Experienced colleague who assists with preventative maintenance duties and performs minor to moderate repairs on electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.

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.
• Visually inspects and tests equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operations with various line staff.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces defective parts and installs new or repaired parts.
• Performs layouts, assemblies, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs or replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus such as transformers and wiring.
• Maintains the physical structure of the establishment and learns to perform repairs.
• Installs machinery, platforms, guards.
• Follows guidance from more senior level colleagues.
• May assist more junior level colleagues with routine questions.
• Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance and inspection procedures.
• Ability to inspect, test, dismantle, and repair mechanical and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and related equipment.
• Skill in reading and applying diagrams, layouts, and technical instructions.
• Ability to detect malfunctions, share findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience installing and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facility structures.
• Capability to support and occasionally guide junior colleagues.
• Works well under general guidance while following safety and operating procedures.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with procedures.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $26.63 - $45.34. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $26.63 to $45.34. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

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EEO Statement:

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 legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.