Electrician

Greif • Milwaukee, WI

8d • $22 - $38

About The Position

ROLE OVERVIEW: Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures.

Requirements

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 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.
• Assists with dismantling, inspecting, and replacing electrical machinery and replace defective electrical parts.
• Assists with assemblies, panel building and component replacement.
• Assists upline electricians with troubleshooting, installs, repairs, maintenance, and project work.
• Learns to complete work orders in system.
• Learns to read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Learns to perform work of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Follows guidance from more senior level colleagues.
• Learns to adhere 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