Job Description

Join Greif as an Industrial Controls Electrician

Greif is a global packaging leader serving vital industries across 40 countries. We design and deliver trusted, innovative, and tailor‑made solutions—backed by legendary service, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to sustainability.

Explore our Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at . Follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn to see our impact.

Our vision: to be the customer service company in the world.
Our purpose: creating packaging for life’s essentials.

Your night on the job

You clock in before midnight and keep our power and control systems humming until sunrise. One moment you’re interpreting a schematic to commission a VFD; the next, you’re diagnosing a substation breaker trip, documenting findings for root-cause analysis, and updating the team. Safety and craftsmanship guide every move.

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial power distribution and controls, including motors, motor starters, MCCs, and variable-speed drives.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues—resolving problems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specs, and work orders to execute maintenance and service.
• Inspect and maintain low- and medium-voltage breakers; service motor control centers and substation equipment.
• Apply local, state, and national electrical codes; follow established safety procedures and plant policies.
• Contribute to RCA and Safety Improvement Teams; complete preventive maintenance and document reliability actions.
• Attend company-sponsored training and actively build your skills; complete tasks associated with lower maintenance levels.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; collaborate across shifts.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 11:00 pm–7:00 am (Req. #032765)

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree, completion of an apprenticeship, or journeyman-level experience.
• Hands-on background in low/medium-voltage breaker maintenance.
• Working knowledge of motor control circuits and industrial electrical systems.
• Computer literacy and comfort using company applications.
• Own the tools appropriate for your skill level.
• Flexibility to support holidays, outages, call-ins, and other assignments.

Broader skill set

• Build equipment reliability through preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Use precision hand tools and measuring instruments to verify part dimensions.
• Assemble, install, adjust, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Dismantle, repair, rebuild, and replace equipment and parts as needed.
• Participate in safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Proficiencies we value

• Preventive maintenance planning
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480V power systems
• Commercial/industrial electrical installation and repair
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Conduit bending and pulling (including EMT)
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• General maintenance and repair
• Industrial electrical experience

Compensation and benefits

Hourly pay: $25–$35, with potential eligibility for a short‑term incentive.

Benefits start on day one for eligible colleagues and include comprehensive medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive programs.

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EEO Statement:

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.

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