Maintenance technician

Hood Container Corporation•Walker, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Evening Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our corrugated manufacturing operation. This role is critical to maintaining the reliability and performance of high-speed corrugating and converting equipment during overnight production hours. This position is well-suited for a technician who is technically strong, self-directed, and comfortable troubleshooting complex equipment with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Previous industrial maintenance experience in a corrugated or paper-based manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, control circuits, sensors, VFDs)
Solid mechanical background including rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics
PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred; programming a plus)
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during 3rd shift operations
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair corrugating and converting equipment including: Corrugators, double backers, wet end systems
Flexo folder gluers, die cutters, printers, stackers, and conveyors
Perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics on motors, drives, sensors, VFDs, gearboxes, chains, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Support production by responding to breakdowns, minimizing downtime, and restoring equipment safely and efficiently
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM documentation
Assist with machine startups, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives
Accurately document work performed and communicate issues during shift handoff
Maintain a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout compliance