Industrial Technician

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. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging, as well as packaging tools and equipment used to apply bulk packaging materials. These products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Signode is the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Wellness perks
• Benefits begin the month following the hire date

Pay

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $28.00 to $36.00, varying based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting rate will be determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skillset.

Schedule

1st Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. On-call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work requirements
• Use general shop equipment, including manual lathe and mill, to fabricate, broach, weld, grind, and file machinery parts
• Install, fit, align, and secure full machines or mechanical assemblies and components
• Collaborate with other trades and vendors on coordinated maintenance tasks or cross-discipline troubleshooting
• Test equipment for efficiency and durability and make adjustments when necessary
• Complete inspections and replace defective equipment
• Construct and install equipment such as guards, shafting, conveyors, and tram rails
• Maintain inventory of parts worked on during an installation
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for repair or transportation
• Work with a range of hand tools including welding and brazing equipment
• Use precision measurement instruments including micrometers, height gages, and indicators to verify parts meet blueprint requirements
• Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs
• Service hydraulic systems
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Per location, may need to be on call at times
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma, apprenticeship, and/or vocational school/technology certificate
• Minimum of 5 years of millwright experience in manufacturing
• Expertise in mechanical fitting, precision alignment, hydraulics/pneumatics, and basic welding/fabrication
• Ability to produce precision parts from mechanical drawings and verify with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
• Competence with CMMS and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate/apprenticeship in Millwright/Industrial Maintenance
• Experience with packaging, presses, extrusion, or continuous processing equipment
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and reliability practices
• Basic electrical familiarity (motors, sensors, VFDs) to assist electricians (no live work beyond training/scope)
• Forklift/aerial lift certification