Maintenance technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, South Carolina operations.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.
• Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.
• Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC-related documentation.
• Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long-term fixes.
• Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
• Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Preferred Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on maintenance experience required.
• Experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience nice to have.
• OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.
• Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Comfortable using power tools and performing welding, basic fabrication, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.
• Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why You'll Love Working at Hood Container

• Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.
• Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.