Full-Time

Maintenance Mechanic

Menasha

Menasha

1,001-5,000 employees

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

Compensation Overview

$30 - $35/hr

+ Annual incentive plan

Bolingbrook, IL, USA

In Person

First-shift hours are 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; work is primarily in a production or warehouse setting and requires working in temperatures around 40 degrees.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
GMP

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The position requires the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • The position requires the ability to work overtime and weekends as required by business needs.
  • The position requires the ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
  • The position requires the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
  • The position requires basic math, reading, and communication skills.
  • The position requires the ability to read, comprehend, and, where necessary, complete blueprints, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, work orders, repair parts requests, and standard and metric tape measurements.
  • The position requires familiarity with a micrometer, caliper, scale, and Volt/Ohm Meter.
  • The position requires advanced knowledge of machine operations and mechanical functions.
  • The position requires the ability to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot plant machines.
  • The position requires the ability to overhaul, rebuild, and troubleshoot plant machines.
  • The position requires the ability to make simple parts, equipment, and tools.
  • The position requires operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.
  • The position requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and the ability to walk, stand, and bend for the duration of the shift.
  • The position requires the ability to work in a cold environment with temperatures around 40 degrees.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements for all equipment.
  • Troubleshoot issues with mechanical devices and correct them as necessary to maintain productivity and quality standards.
  • Control downtime by communicating with all departments.
  • Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts, fabricate parts when needed, and adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories and conserve resources when able.
  • Perform facility maintenance.
  • Prepare maintenance reports and document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Work in a safe and efficient manner using all required personal protective and safety equipment and devices and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Participate actively in continuous improvement.
  • Perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform job duties in adherence to good manufacturing practice guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of experience is highly preferred.

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

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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.

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Company News

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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.