Sr. Maintenance Electrician

Job Requisition #: 035587 Sr. Maintenance Electrician (Open) 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. Job Description: Summary Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures. Performs troubleshooting and root cause analyses of machine and system issues. Utilizes manuals, work orders, hand and power tools, and measuring instruments to complete tasks. Assembles, disassembles, replaces, and calibrates machinery and parts as needed. Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training and 4+ years of recent experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance position required. WHY GREIF? Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately. Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues. Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most. Retirement and Financial Security: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage. Invest in Your Future: We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow. Key Responsibilities Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems. Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Use hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts. Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment. Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed. Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs. Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues. Performs other duties as assigned. Execute preventive Maintenance to machines and electrical cabinets such as clean up electrical cabinets, re-tight all electrical terminals, replace damaged devices, organize cables, ensure all components are perfectly grounded, replace bad sensors, replace control and power cables going to the field. Manage Work orders on eMaint platform to report all executed tasks on the machines. Must be familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), must be able to diagnose bad input/Output card. Execute predictive maintenance to Main power cabinets using thermographic camera. Troubleshoot electrical faults on machines and electrical devices. Root cause analysis for major breakdowns on machines. Replace and configure Servo drives, VFDs and HMI’s. Replace and troubleshoot 480 VAC motors, 120 VAC motors, replace and troubleshoot servo motors. Education and Experience Preferred: Electrician Journeyman License or Industrial Electrician License. Typically possesses a high school diploma, College degree or technical training such as: Industrial Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance electrician, Automation Technician, Instrumentation technician, Mechatronics Technician. 5+ years of recent experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance position required. Knowledge and Skills Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks. Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members. Familiar with PNP and NPN sensors, as well as analogical and digital control signals. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Logical reasoning. Possesses the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment. Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software. Familiar with NFPA 70 Electrical codes. Proficient in electrical prints interpretation, for replacing and troubleshooting devices. Experience calculating and replacing main Circuit breakers. Familiar with Arc flash/ Arc blast concepts. Familiar with machine manual/drawings to execute preventive maintenance and order parts needed for corrective and preventive maintenance. Familiar with at least one software for PLC troubleshooting/Programming (RSLogix 5000, TIA Portal, STUDIO 5000, SIMATIC Manager, etc.). Familiar with Profibus, Ethernet, and PROFINET Networks. Experience troubleshooting Automatic machines. Ability to work under pressure. Must be proficiency on written and speaking English, Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Familiar with Maintenance concepts (Corrective, Predictive and preventive). Experience with CMMS Software #L1-TC1. Compensation Compensation Range: The pay for this position is $41.33 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive. Benefits Statement Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues. 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 any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greif, Inc.