Industrial Mechanic/Electrical Technician 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technician

Position Overview: Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and practice safe work habits at all times.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues, including machinery, motors, control panels, and industrial systems.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), A/C and D/C drives, HMIs, VFDs, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Set up, align, and adjust equipment for optimal performance and product quality.
• Utilize maintenance software to plan, schedule, track, and complete work.
• Maintain equipment to maximize uptime, capacity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime, especially during overnight/3rd shift operations.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Train and support other maintenance team members on procedures and qualifications.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Work flexible hours

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with HMIs, VFDs, operator interfaces, and power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis.
• Experience in a corrugated box plant or paper industry preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and schematics.
• Experience using maintenance management software systems.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PLC programming certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training

Key Attributes:

• Strong understanding of equipment design, functionality, and performance optimization
• Knowledge of production processes and product specifications
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute maintenance tasks effectively

Work Environment:

• Regularly stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Utilize specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work on small or tight spaces.
• Work in high temperature environment.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.