Industrial Maintenance Tech (12 HR Day)

Altium Packaging•Sherman, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, blow molding machinery, packaging systems, utilities, and facility equipment. The role supports equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and helps maintain safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The technician troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues while complying with safety, quality, and food safety standards. The position requires a hands-on maintenance professional who can work independently and collaboratively with a team. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. One example is working Monday and Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, and working Friday through Sunday in Week 1; then off Monday and Tuesday, working Wednesday and Thursday, and off Friday through Sunday in Week 2. This schedule provides every other weekend off. Overtime, weekends, holiday coverage, and emergency call-ins may be required as business needs require; reasonable mandatory overtime may be required. The work takes place in a manufacturing production environment with moving mechanical equipment and exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, vibration, industrial electrical systems, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, and rotating machinery. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other required safety equipment. The role is based at 4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical maintenance background with demonstrated preventive maintenance experience.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, technical documentation, and maintenance instructions.
Basic computer skills and experience entering maintenance records electronically.
Must provide and maintain own basic maintenance tools.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe industrial maintenance practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule and demonstrate shift flexibility during operational transitions.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout a 12-hour shift.
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders, elevated work platforms, and confined spaces when needed.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.
Ability to distinguish colors, read gauges, and interpret equipment displays and indicators.

Nice To Haves

Blow molding equipment experience.
Plastics manufacturing experience.
Electrical troubleshooting experience using VOMs or multimeters.
PLC troubleshooting and/or programming experience.
Trade school certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Technology.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
SQF, BRC, food manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing experience.
Experience maintaining and repairing high-speed packaging equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Welding experience including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
Experience using precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, rulers, and tape measures.
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience.
Millwright experience.
CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) experience.
HVAC, industrial refrigeration, or chiller maintenance experience.
Experience servicing industrial compressed air systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.
Forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack operating experience.

Responsibilities

Follow plant safety policies, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe maintenance practices.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
Install, adjust, maintain, and repair blow molding equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, compressors, chillers, and ancillary systems.
Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes to minimize production downtime.
Perform equipment changeovers, tooling changes, and machine setup activities as needed.
Inspect, troubleshoot, rebuild, and replace pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, gearboxes, bearings, and drive components.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
Complete work orders and document maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Assist with installation and startup of new equipment and facility projects.
Perform welding, fabrication, and repair work as required.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and other mobile equipment safely when authorized.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve equipment issues.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment in accordance with GMP, SQF, BRC, and company standards.
Work overtime, weekends, holiday coverage, and emergency call-ins as business needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.