Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

About the Role

Supports production operations by ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and repair production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial maintenance, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Schedule

3rd Shift - Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order
• On-call emergency repairs
• Responsible for taking control of breakdowns
• Execute a plan of continued improvement of machine safety and general housekeeping
• Work with crews to complete all preventative maintenance
• Work with machine operator to troubleshoot and determine root cause of mechanical issues
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively
• Work hand in hand with Maintenance Manager to resolve any accident waiting to happen forms
• Work as a team to maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools
• Duties may vary depending on location

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Electrical certification preferred
• Corrugated packaging industry experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery
• Ability to use shop tools and equipment (drill press, shop grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch)
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Fully computer literate with Microsoft environment

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication
• Organization and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Systems analysis
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Active learning

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to perform maintenance on machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular consistent basis
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Office setting, sitting for long periods of time
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud