Industrial Maintenance Technician

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for over 50 years. Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority. 1st Shift Level C Industrial Maintenance Technician Pay: $28.00-$32.00/hr The QP Maintenance Tech is responsible for, but not limited to, working on and maintaining horizontal form fill and seal equipment, shrink wrap tunnels, forklift minor repairs, stretch wrapper, print registered bundle wrappers, heavy electrical work in the warehouse, and building maintenance. The technician must have excellent communication skills through phone, email, and personal contact. Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.) Document records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs. Select repair parts and update parts records. Repair mechanical damage and replace defective parts, which may include welding, brazing, and soldering. Repairs are made to mechanical handling equipment, racking, floors, plumbing, piping, and other warehouse structural components. Maintain and repair batteries and chargers. Apply mechanical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, fabrication, building construction, and other warehouse maintenance/repair situations. Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and other diagnostic aids in the scope of troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication work. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Be familiar with mechanical hand tools, and with measuring tools (tape measures, micrometers, drill gauges, etc.) Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines. Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Candidate Requirements – Tangibles Strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. Understanding of high‑voltage wiring (480V 3‑phase motors). Multi‑craft maintenance and repair (e.g., performing interrelated repairs on electrical systems and mechanical systems). Willingness to work under pressure to fix equipment. Work urgently to get the equipment back up and running. Troubleshoot issues on a wide variety of equipment. Conduct repair failures of production and facilities equipment. Ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability. Respond to maintenance calls and sometimes finish repairs already started. Inspect machines, develop repair lists, and identify short‑term and long‑term repairs so that machines run correctly. Candidate Requirements – Intangibles Customer Service: Treat all team members with the same level of service as you would customers. Flexibility: Switch gears, shift priorities, and balance task lists with maintenance repair calls. Self‑Starter: Manage work unsupervised and take ownership of quality and speed of work. Safety Focused: Adhere to company safety policies and procedures to minimize risks. Educational Background Minimum of a High School Diploma, or 5 years equivalent experience. Knowledge/Skills Required Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office. Experience with C.M.M.S. software (Preventive Maintenance/Work Order distribution systems). Understanding of encoders and equipment timing. Knowledge of Servo drives and motors. Variable Frequency drive operation and configuration. Basic knowledge of logic software. Strong knowledge of how components interact with PLC’s (photo eyes, proximity sensors, etc.). Preferred Knowledge/Skills Some college education is desirable. Fluent in Spanish, written and verbal, is considered an asset. Job Type: Full‑time Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr