Industrial Electrician

Greif • Milwaukee, WI

18h • $24 - $41

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 customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. ROLE OVERVIEW: Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 2nd Shift - 2:30pm - 10:30pm 3rd Shift - 10:30pm - 6:30am 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. #LI-NG1 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.

Requirements

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, machinery, and safety practices.
• Ability to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs under supervision.
• Familiarity with electrical assemblies, panels, and component replacement.
• Developing ability to read and interpret manuals, diagrams, schematics, and work orders.
• Awareness of electrical theory, principles, and safety codes (e.g., NEC, arc flash).
• Proficiency with common hand tools, meters, and basic testing instruments.
• Accuracy in recording work activities and following established procedures.
• Willingness to learn from senior colleagues and apply guidance to build technical skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Performs start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements and company safety procedures.
• Visually inspects and tests electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical parts.
• Performs lay-outs, assemblies, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatuses, equipment, wiring, to include panels and breakers.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment.
• Performs PLC programming, troubleshooting and program documentation maintenance.
• Examines work orders and converses with equipment operators to detect equipment problems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Performs work of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Follows guidance from more senior level colleagues.
• May assist more junior level colleagues with routine questions.
• Adheres to safety rules including live panel permits, arc flash safety, NEC codes, and other safety rules that govern electrical trades.
• Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices.
• Performs 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: High school or GED