Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Packaging Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Packaging Equipment

Full-time | $2,000 sign-on bonus paid at 30 days | Overtime available

A day in the life

You start your shift by reviewing work orders, equipment logs, and schematics. A filler on Line 2 is down—within minutes you’re tracing an electrical fault, reading the wiring diagram, and isolating the issue at a sensor tied to an Allen-Bradley PLC. After restoring the line, you knock out a scheduled changeover on a capper, simplifying steps so the crew can execute it faster next run. The afternoon brings a gearbox rebuild on a case packer, a PM on a conveyor VFD, and a walk-through with leadership to align on upcoming projects. Safety and uptime are your north stars throughout.

What you’ll work on

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair breakdowns across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Tear down equipment; rebuild/replace motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, electrical components; reassemble and perform final adjustments
• Execute and improve changeovers and setups on assigned equipment and production lines; set up fill lines for production runs
• Assist line operators during changeovers and collaborate closely with production teams
• Repair machinery and related equipment; dismantle defective components and install new or refurbished parts
• Champion safety practices and proper use of PPE
• Support the supervisor with daily operation of all production lines
• Interface with multiple levels of management; participate in special projects, meetings, and other assigned tasks

Equipment you’ll see

Carton erectors and sealers, liquid fillers, case packers, palletizers, cappers, conveyors, labelers, and related packaging systems. Experience with Uniloy or Bekum blow molders is a strong plus.

Tools and technologies

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) — Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, PM sheets, machine manuals, facility check sheets, and sketches

What you bring

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
• Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems; basic to intermediate electrical knowledge
• Working knowledge of AC power (480–120V) and DC controls (up to 180V and low-voltage)
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability in electrical and mechanical domains (pneumatics, gearboxes, hydraulics, cam-driven systems)
• Ability to provide your own basic mechanic’s hand tools
• Capacity to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift 40–60 lbs (often up to 55 lbs); strong visual accuracy; capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfort being on your feet 80–90% of the shift, responding to calls in a fast-paced setting
• Problem-solving mindset and dedication to meeting production goals and standards

Preferred proficiencies

• Electrical troubleshooting, repair, and schematic reading
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair skills
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Equipment installation
• Blow molding experience
• Blueprint reading
• Case binding