Electro Mechanical Technician

Greif, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Local benefits

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced Electro Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair industrial equipment. You will troubleshoot complex systems, read blueprints, and ensure safety compliance while supporting production uptime.

The role requires hands-on skills with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, plus strong communication and time-management abilities. Join a global leader delivering packaging solutions across multiple facilities and markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience as a well-rounded technician.
• Three years experience with complex troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and measurement tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Must use safety gear to perform specific functions.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Document repairs and adjustments via maintenance work order system.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring and electrical components and pipe systems.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using blueprints, manuals and parts catalogs.
• Plan repair work using diagrams, drawings and schematics.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to join metal parts.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair parts and fabricate fixtures.
• Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors and other building components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Communication

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Company Overview

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 demanding 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

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition

Job Requisition #: 035291 Electro Mechanical Technician (Open)

Job Requirements

Minimum five years experience as a well-rounded technician capable of troubleshooting and repairing both mechanical and electrical industrial equipment. Must have at least three years experience with complex troubleshooting of production equipment. Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and measurement tools. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems required. Must use appropriate safety gear to perform specific functions of the job. Excellent communication and time management skills.

Primary Accountabilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Document all repairs and adjustments via maintenance work order system. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Maintaining critical parts inventory. Utilize tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Set‑up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures.

Compensation

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $24.18 - $41.20 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 32.00 to 35.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

We are 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 legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.