Engineering Tech I

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 www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:

033863 Engineering Tech I (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Start up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Provide technical support on PLC’s and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor including ability to write programs and design circuitry.
• Performs PLC control level diagnosis by monitoring PLC programs and installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs major electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer's specification.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to PLC’s, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages/HMI and test equipment.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
• Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines a logical approach to repair problems.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.
• Perform plant-wide electronic and electrical maintenance making operating adjustment as required.
• Capable of developing programs/documents for training and knowledge transfer in all aspects of the control systems
• Maintain and install communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and performs splicing as required.
• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Technician Certification or Associate degree in related field required. 

Experience 

• 5 + years and/or equivalent experience required in PLC and HMI configuration and programming control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills 

• Ability to operate machines and hand-tools relevant to a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and take initiative to correct or seek immediate assistance. Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manufacturer’s manuals, blueprints, diagrams, circuits, specification for gears, etc.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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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 $47.58 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.

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

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.