Repair Technician

Job Description

Perform duties to repair and test strapping tools to meet manufacturer specifications and prepare data for repair estimate. Safety is the number one goal while performing any work in the facility.

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $18.00 - $19.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Perform duties to repair and test strapping tools to meet manufacturer specifications and prepare data for repair estimate. Safety is the number one goal.

• Work from work order forms, product operation parts, and safety manual instructions.
• Pull work order forms and enter repair technical information into the computer and check for special customer instructions before planning repair needs.
• Diagnose tool operating problems and check applicable test units to analyze and determine repair issues.
• Disassemble unit, clean components and parts, and check for worn, damaged, and possibly defective parts.
• Enter the work order parts needed for repair from the bar code sheet or product manual for the product you are working on and check the price of repair. If the cost is not over 50% of the price of a new tool, send the parts list to the parts department so the order can be filled.
• If the repair is over 50% of the cost of a new tool, stop the repair and proceed with an estimate for final approval from the customer or sales.
• Once the repair is determined to be acceptable for finalization, retrieve the parts from the parts department and proceed with final assembly and testing.
• Add any comments that point out irregularities that the customer or sales should see to the work order under the comment section. Any highly unusual issues should be reviewed with the Group Leader or Plant Manager.
• Take the tool and final work order packing slip from the parts department to the shipping area and package for shipment.
• All fully trained repair technicians are required to produce enough repairs that will average out to 5 tools and 7 labor hours per day by the end of each month.
• All repair technicians will be required to use pneumatic test equipment, power wrench, power drill, power grinder, high heat propane torch, electronic tensile test fixture, tapping drill, and computer for diagnostic checks on battery tools and a wide variety of hand tools.
• Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• 2 years of mechanical / technical troubleshooting / assembly background preferred.
• Must have good troubleshooting skills and a mechanical aptitude to help diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and battery-operated tooling and machine systems.

• Independence
• Results Oriented
• Team Player

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities. Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, contact

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States. Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.