Engineering Tech I

Greif • Alsip, IL

1d • $48 - $48

About The Position

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 best customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE : Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Requirements

• Technician Certification or Associate degree in related field required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree