Industrial Maintenance Technician/Electrician

Industrial Maintenance Technician/Electrician

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Signode is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the operation and reliability of our steel mill and processing equipment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain steel mill production equipment, including rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors, and material handling systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to and including 480 volts.
• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment, machine control panels, motors, drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Repair and replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, belts, valves, cylinders, pumps, and other production equipment components.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and machine repairs using MIG and Arc welding processes.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance of overhead cranes and other critical production equipment.
• Utilize precision measuring tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the maintenance management system.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work requirements.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, steel processing, steel mill, foundry, or other heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of electrical maintenance experience, including wiring automation machine control panels and PLCs.
• Experience maintaining rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, and other steel processing equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Strong working knowledge of industrial electricity and electrical troubleshooting up to and including 480 volts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control circuits, drives, sensors, relays, and other electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing devices and diagnostic equipment.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment failures.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and conveyors.
• Experience maintaining bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to use gauges, precision measuring tools, and testing instruments related to equipment repair and quality.
• Experience performing welding repairs using MIG and/or Arc welding methods.
• Lathe operation experience is preferred but not required.

Professional Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.