Maintenance Mechanic

Greif • Taylors, SC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and minor to moderate repairs on machinery and equipment. The role documents maintenance work, manages tools and supplies, and may support equipment installation, modification, or relocation. The mechanic follows technical documents and safety procedures, works under general guidance from more senior mechanics, and may assist junior mechanics with routine questions. The position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of experience.

Requirements

• Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically, 2–4 years of experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work well under general guidance while following safety and operating procedures.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures, including inspecting, checking fluid levels, lubricating and cleaning parts, tightening and adjusting components, replacing parts, and calibrating sensors and gauges.
• Perform diagnostic tests to assess machinery and equipment condition, performance, and functionality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues by conducting tests, examining symptoms, and using diagnostic tools to identify causes.
• Determine the materials, replacement parts, and tools needed for minor to moderate repairs.
• Document maintenance and repair activities, parts used, and work performed; provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments when appropriate.
• Inspect and maintain workshop tools and equipment to keep them in good working condition.
• Manage supplies by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, receiving and verifying items, and requesting replenishments for commonly used items as needed.
• Assist with projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment.
• Use technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, blueprints, schematics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Provide feedback on ongoing issues.
• Complete role-related paperwork, including work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, and downtime reports.
• Follow guidance from more senior mechanics and assist more junior mechanics with routine questions when needed.
• Follow operating and company safety procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
• The position may be eligible for a short-term incentive.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED