Maintenance Technician- Packaging Equipment
About The Position
International Packaging is seeking a mechanically inclined problem solver to join their team as a Maintenance Mechanic / Equipment Technician. This role is crucial for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the equipment that supports the production operation. The company emphasizes that previous packaging or manufacturing maintenance experience is not required; instead, they are looking for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new equipment. Experience with powersports, automotive, small engines, farm equipment, construction equipment, or other mechanical systems is highly valued and may translate well to this position. The company offers training on their specific equipment.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Experience repairing mechanical equipment, vehicles, engines, machinery, or similar systems
- Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
- Ability to diagnose problems rather than simply replace parts
- Willingness and ability to learn unfamiliar equipment
- Dependable attendance and ability to work your scheduled shift
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to work independently while also supporting Production and Operations
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Basic electrical troubleshooting
- Experience using a multimeter
- Understanding of motors, sensors, switches, relays, and basic electrical systems
- Experience with pneumatic or hydraulic systems
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Experience reading mechanical diagrams, equipment manuals, or schematics
- Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
- Packaging, printing, or converting equipment experience
- Forklift certification
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot machines when something isn't working correctly.
- Determine whether problems are mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, sensor-related, or setup-related.
- Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, motors, sensors, switches, cylinders, fittings, and other machine components.
- Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
- Make adjustments and repairs that get equipment safely back into production.
- Perform preventative maintenance before small problems become expensive ones.
- Inspect equipment for wear, damage, loose components, alignment issues, and other potential failures.
- Lubricate, adjust, clean, repair, and replace components as needed.
- Help production teams with machine setup, changeovers, and adjustments.
- Assist with installation and improvement of equipment.
- Work with Production and Operations to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through IPI's ICHRA program
- Employer-provided dental and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental health benefit options
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Opportunity to learn industrial and packaging equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
