3rd Shift: Senior Industrial Electrician

Greif•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, operating in 40 countries and delivering trusted, innovative solutions to in-demand industries. The company is committed to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability. This role is for a Senior Industrial Electrician on the 3rd shift, responsible for troubleshooting, performing repairs, and maintaining electrical equipment and machinery. The company is recognized with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent)
4-6 years of experience
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, codes, and safety standards (e.g., NEC, arc flash).
Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical problems.
Strong skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing panels, fixtures, power systems, and industrial controls.
Expertise in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation.
Ability to read, interpret, and revise schematics, diagrams, manuals, and specifications.
Skill in inspections, complex layouts, and overseeing repairs or system upgrades.
Deep understanding of electrical safety, with ability to respond to incidents and drive new initiatives.
Ability to mentor and coach junior technicians and share best practices.
Commitment to safety compliance and promoting safe work practices.

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 defective electrical parts.
Conducts thorough inspections to identify underlying issues and troubleshoots complex problems.
Performs complex lay-outs, assemblies, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatuses, equipment, wiring, to include panels and breakers.
Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots complex 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 complex equipment problems.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Revises manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, and engineering specifications for projects.
Performs work of complex electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
Responds to any arc flash incidents to ensure safety and mitigate further risks.
Mentors Junior Technicians.
Introduces new safety initiatives, rules, and processes.
Adheres to safety rules including live panel permits, arc flash safety, NEC codes, and other safety rules that govern electrical trades.
May mentor junior electricians on safety best practices.
Promotes, complies, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.