Maintenance technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Maintenance technician Full-time Regular Walker, MI, US 15 days ago Requisition ID: 3199 Industrial Maintenance Technician – Evening Shift (Monday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 02:00 a.m. $3 shift premium) Who We’re Looking For Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Grand Rapids, MI operation. 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) . (Preferred) 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 in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience required. 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. Competitive Pay | Robust Benefits | Company Sponsored Training | Quarterly Bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Hood-Container-1