Maintenance technician

About the role

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, South Carolina operations on the 3rd shift (Monday – Friday, 11 p.m. – 7 a.m.).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands‑on maintenance experience required.
• Experience in a corrugated packaging plant with direct corrugator experience preferred, or a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

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 Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lb repeatedly.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.
• Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Robust benefits package.
• Company‑sponsored training and quarterly bonus.
• Career growth through ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
• Team‑oriented culture where expertise is respected and valued.
• Stable, growing industry as a nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Schedule

3rd Shift: Monday – Friday, 11 p.m. – 7 a.m.