Can Seamer Technician/ Mechanic

Eden Foods•Eaton, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Foods is seeking an experienced Can Seamer Repair Technician / Mechanic to join its maintenance and production team in Eaton, Indiana. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds industrial can-seaming equipment to support reliable production, minimize downtime, and meet established quality and safety standards. The facility operates Angelus 59P and Continental 2004 can seamers. The technician performs preventive maintenance, equipment adjustments, double-seam inspections, changeovers, calibration, and production-line improvements. The role also documents maintenance work and coordinates with Maintenance, Production, and Quality personnel. Work takes place in an industrial food manufacturing environment that may have elevated noise levels, wet conditions, and moving machinery.

Requirements

At least 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging, beverage, canning, or food processing environment.
Direct hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial can-seaming equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and adjustment skills.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
Experience using precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and seam gauges.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and industrial equipment safety practices.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.
Strong attention to detail, dependability, and effective communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts based on production needs.
Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform mechanical maintenance activities for extended periods.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow workplace safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Angelus 59P and Continental 2004 can seamers.
Formal training or certification from a can-seamer manufacturer.
Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
Experience with double-seam evaluation, equipment calibration, and major mechanical overhauls.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild industrial can-seaming equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair seaming rolls, chucks, lifter assemblies, base plates, and related mechanical components.
Perform double-seam inspections and equipment adjustments to maintain established quality specifications.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, component replacement, timing adjustments, and mechanical inspections.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize production interruptions.
Support equipment changeovers, calibration, and production-line improvements.
Use precision measurement tools to evaluate equipment performance and seam integrity.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality personnel to address equipment concerns.
Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and applicable food safety standards.