Maintenance Technician, Extrusion (Night Shift)

Accredo Packaging • Sugar Land, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Accredo Packaging is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its Sugar Land, Texas facility. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic production equipment to support operational safety, equipment efficiency, and plant reliability. The plant operates 24/7, and the Maintenance team works alongside Plant Engineering to carry out preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment overhauls and rotations, and new machinery installations.

The position uses technical diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, diagnostic equipment, and the Maintenance Connection computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). It also involves operating, or training to operate, forklifts and aerial lifts. The posting identifies the role as a night-shift position with a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM 2/3/2 schedule, while a qualifications section also says “Day Shift”; it notes that weekend rotations may be required based on production schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with electrical wiring, pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Flexibility to work weekend rotations as required by production schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using computers and reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance licenses or trade certificates.
• Experience with multi-layer extrusion equipment, specifically Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H).
• Experience with flexographic printing presses, specifically W&H.
• Experience with roll slitting machines, specifically Kampf and Deacro.
• Experience with wicketing machines, specifically LEMO, and pouching machines, specifically Totani.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and promptly complete emergency or unscheduled repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Read technical diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic testing devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control systems, wiring, lighting, and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Follow OSHA rules, facility safety regulations, PPE requirements, Food Safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices; immediately report hazards, accidents, and injuries.
• Audit and maintain accurate maintenance logs, program records, and work orders in the CMMS.
• Safely operate, or train to operate, forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating booms.
• Assist with equipment overhauls, rotations, and new machinery installations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED