Engineering Tech I

Greif • Alsip, IL

3d • $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. ROLE OVERVIEW: Maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.

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