Packaging Mechanic
About The Position
A well-established, family-owned manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Packaging Mechanic to join its maintenance team. Operating for more than 60 years, the company manufactures and packages specialty food and beverage products and is experiencing continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, working independently, and making a direct impact on production uptime. The organization offers a stable environment, strong benefits, overtime opportunities, and long-term growth potential into Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor positions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience maintaining and repairing packaging equipment
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation
- Experience using hand tools and power tools safely
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
- Forklift experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Matrix packaging machines
- Experience with Hayssen packaging machines
- Experience with multi-lane packaging equipment
- Experience with tape machines and related production equipment
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging equipment to support daily production
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on packaging machinery
- Diagnose equipment issues and replace worn or damaged components
- Repair and maintain vertical and horizontal packaging machines
- Work with equipment manuals, diagrams, and maintenance documentation
- Monitor machine performance and address downtime issues quickly
- Perform light facility maintenance when needed
- Operate a forklift as part of maintenance and production support activities
- Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized electrical and welding repairs
Benefits
- $25/hour
- Overtime Opportunities
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical insurance with approximately 75% employer-paid coverage
- HSA option available
- Dental and vision plans available
- 401(k) with company match up to 6%
- Paid vacation (10 days for 0-4 years, 3 weeks for 5-14 years, 4 weeks for 15+ years)
- 5 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid holidays
- Long-term career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
