2nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Electrician- Steel
La Porte, IA - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service operational excellence and global sustainability Greif packages lifes essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues customers and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the companys Customized Polymer Sustainable Fiber Durable Metal and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for lifes essentials.
Job Requisition #:
nd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Electrician- Steel (Open)Job Description:
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.
2nd Shift:
1:30 pm- 10:00 pm
- 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 Programable 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 HMIs.
- Replace and Troubleshoot 480 VAC motors 120 Vac motors.
- Replace and troubleshoot servo motors.
Education and Experience
Typically possesses a high school diploma a 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.
Preferred-Electrician Industrial License
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/Programing (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
At Greif we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive be engaged and reach your full potential.
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 medical dental paid time off and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @ email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
For more information read Greifs Equal Opportunity Policy.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Greif is an industrial packaging products and services leader with a vision to be the best performing customer service company in the world.