Maintenance Engineering Technician

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. 

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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 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 

• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

• Design, Program and trouble-shoot Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC control systems.

• Recognize, verify, analyze, isolate and repair (RVAIR) new and existing systems.

• Perform electrical preventative maintenance of all production equipment.

• Calibrate production equipment and maintain calibration records.

• Interface with equipment vendors & local contractors for the maintenance of all industrial facility electrical systems.

• Assist in maintaining a cost-efficient spares inventory for all mechanical and electrical production and facility equipment.

• Identify and conduct process improvements that improve efficiency.

• Clearly and effectively communicate with production and engineering personnel.

• Performs duties of a multi-skilled technician and other duties as assigned.

• Keep all back ups for HMI, PLC, Servo Drives and VFD’s updated.

• Upload and download PLC and HMI programs.

• Replace Defective Electrical and automation hardware.

• Keep database with all parts needed to have under inventory.

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining automated systems and equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other components. 

• Performing scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure the continued optimal performance of automated equipment. 

• Implementing upgrades and modifications to existing automation systems to improve efficiency or adapt to new requirements. 

• Work with engineers, other technicians, and manufacturing personnel to resolve issues and optimize production processes. 

• Use CMMS (eMaint) to Maintaining records of maintenance, repairs, and system configurations. 

•  Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems with automated systems and execute root cause analysis.

• Replace and Troubleshoot 480 VAC motors, 120 Vac motors.

• Replace and configure Servo drives, VFD’s and HMI’s.

• Familiar with different types of control signals (Analog/digital).

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in: Industrial Automation Tech, Robotics Tech, Electrical engineering. Electrical and automation technical background specific.

• Experience: 5+ years experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment maintaining electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and Automation Systems.

• 5 years experience with PLC and computer-based control systems and programming.

• Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with minimal supervision.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.

• Must be proficiency writing, reading English and speaking. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Electrical Engineering knowledge with experience in machine control system design, development, and troubleshooting. 

• Fundamental understanding of personal computers and related software is essential. 

• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, often using ladder logic or other programming languages.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Project management, time management, and skills in written and verbal communication are also required

• Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge

• Proficiency with reading and interpreting electrical diagrams.

• Familiar with national electrical codes such as NFPA 70.

• Expert with PLC programing software such as: Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, TIA portal, SIMATIC Manager S7. 

• Expert with HMI configuration software’s such as: Factory Talk View, Sematic WinCE, C-More

• Familiar with Profibus, Ethernet, and PROFINET Networks.

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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. 

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EEO Statement:

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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.