Industrial Maintenance Tech Adv

Valpak • Saint Petersburg, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our highly skilled maintenance team and help support the sophisticated equipment that produces millions of direct mail pieces delivered to homes across the country. At the Valpak Clipp Manufacturing Center, Advanced Industrial Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in maintaining and troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment. This position combines advanced electrical knowledge, mechanical troubleshooting expertise, automation controls experience, and continuous improvement efforts to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and working with advanced industrial technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology, vocational training, military certification, or a minimum of five years of progressively advanced industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and PLC ladder logic.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within the printing, direct-mail, packaging, or manufacturing industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and hardware issues affecting highly automated production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose failures, support production teams, and help identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work closely with production personnel, vendors, and fellow maintenance technicians while continuing to expand technical expertise.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, technical manuals, PLC ladder logic, vendor resources, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Minimize equipment downtime through rapid response and effective problem resolution.
• Operate and utilize testing equipment, including multimeters, ammeters, insulation testers (Meggers), dial indicators, laptop computers, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• Generate, update, and complete maintenance work orders within the SAP maintenance management system.
• Support equipment utilizing PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, conveyors, and other automated control systems.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and plant safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility (maintained around 74 degrees year-round)
• Competitive pay
• Stable, full-time employment
• Overtime opportunities
• Exposure to advanced automation and industrial control systems
• Paid technical training and development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment and technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree