Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports a high-speed manufacturing operation by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems. This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while working on alternative shifts and occasional extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices at all times while performing maintenance activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including lubricating equipment, measuring wear, checking positions, repositioning components, and observing operations to identify potential issues.
• Carry out emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to support continuous plant operations and minimize production downtime.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations on production equipment and supporting systems.
• Use and interpret schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems and complete repairs and installations accurately.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting and work with three-phase power systems as part of electrical maintenance activities.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including work on motors and related mechanical components, and complete repairs using appropriate tools and methods.
• Complete welding tasks as required to support equipment repair and maintenance projects.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, and ensure proper cleanup at the completion of each assigned task.
• Accurately prepare, update, and maintain maintenance records, logs, and other required paperwork to document work performed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system problems efficiently to restore operations and improve reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
• Participate in cross-training in other technical areas to broaden skills and enhance overall maintenance capabilities.
• Work alternative shifts, including second or third shift, as well as weekends and overtime when required to meet production needs.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 57 years of experience working within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs and performing electrical maintenance.
• In mechanical maintenance, including work with motors and mechanical components.
• Proficiency in hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and related industrial power equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in a production setting.
• Ability to perform welding tasks safely and effectively when needed for maintenance work.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Strong teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician in a unionized manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Exposure to corrugated packaging or similar industrial production processes is an advantage, especially for higher-level technicians.
• Capability and willingness to fully cross-train across multiple technical disciplines to increase versatility.
• Career progression opportunities across five levels of maintenance technician, ranging from entry-level candidates with schooling or 12 years of experience to highly experienced technicians with direct corrugating experience.
• Stable work history with demonstrated commitment and tenure in previous roles.

Why Work Here?

You will join a global, growth-oriented manufacturing organization that values internal promotion and long-term career development. Most supervisors, managers, and leads are promoted from within, creating clear advancement paths for maintenance technicians across multiple skill levels. Employees benefit from a structured union environment, strong job stability, and the opportunity to work with renewable, fiber-based products that support worldwide commerce and personal care markets.

With operations across multiple regions and a large, diverse workforce, you gain exposure to established processes,…