Full-Time

Maintenance Mechanic

Menasha

Menasha

1,001-5,000 employees

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

Compensation Overview

$31 - $35/hr

+ Annual incentive plan

Minooka, IL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

Get referred to Menasha

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems are required.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals is required.
  • Experience with industrial voltages up to 480 volts and enterprise asset management computerized maintenance management systems is required.
  • Skill in using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and digital multimeters is required.
  • Familiarity with metal fabrication and modular equipment movement is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and digital communication tools is required.
  • Ability to respond to production line calls and recommend necessary parts is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of machine operations and mechanical functions is required.
  • Ability to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot plant machines is required.
  • Ability to make simple parts, equipment, and tools is required.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift is required.
  • The employee must provide their own tools.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical systems.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Fabricate or adjust parts as needed to meet equipment specifications.
  • Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
  • Document maintenance activities and communicate ongoing needs.
  • Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate protective equipment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work in a production and warehouse environment.
  • Work either the first shift from Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or the second shift from Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to midnight.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of ladder logic, relay logic, and motor controls is a plus.

Menasha Packaging Company, LLC provides graphic consumer packaging, merchandising solutions, contract packaging and fulfillment services, corrugated packaging, food packaging, and shipping containers across North America. It runs a network of design studios, sales/service centers, manufacturing plants, and fulfillment facilities to design, produce, and deliver packaging that protects, moves, and promotes products. Its differentiated approach comes from its broad, integrated offering—covering design, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics—across a large North American footprint, allowing it to handle end-to-end packaging needs. The company aims to help customers protect, move, and promote their products better than others, offering a one-stop solution for packaging and related services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Neenah, Wisconsin

Founded

1849

Get referred to Menasha

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Menasha published its 2026 CSR report on June 24, 2026, signaling operational discipline.
  • Kristopher Neff joined as chief strategy officer on March 16, 2026, strengthening execution.
  • Menasha received Gold Vets Ready certification on August 1, 2026, aiding recruitment and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Menasha cut 271 Illinois jobs and closed a Chicago plant in 2023; more rationalization follows.
  • The century-old Chicago facility closure exposed brittle assets and modernization constraints.
  • Private ownership concentration around packaging demand makes Menasha vulnerable to customer consolidation shocks.

What makes Menasha unique

  • Menasha's 2026 network spans corrugated, reusable plastics, and supply-chain services.
  • ORBIS acquired Robinson Industries on February 17, 2026, broadening thermoforming capabilities.
  • Menasha's North American preprint hub doubles capacity and speeds graphic-packaging changeovers.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Find a Distributor
Sep 9th, 2024
Seashore Joins Menasha Corp

Menasha Corporation recently named Tina M. Seashore executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests $50m in North American preprint capabilities

In March this year, Menasha Packaging announced a $70m investment to expand its operations in Richmond, Indiana, US.

Lesprom Network
Sep 3rd, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin

Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin.

Find a Distributor
Jun 3rd, 2024
Menasha Named Mega Manufacturer

Menasha Corporation, a sustainable corrugated and reusable plastic packaging manufacturer, has been awarded the Grand Award for Mega Manufacturer of the Year by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.

The Business Journals
Oct 18th, 2023
Wisconsin packaging company to outsource jobs, close a plant and lay off hundreds in Illinois

Menasha Packaging Co., a Neenah-based manufacturer of packaging, display merchandising and signage, is laying off 271 people across several of its Illinois facilities as it outsources some jobs and closes a plant.