Maintenance Tech

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• Base pay range: $19.00/hr – $21.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)
• Hourly pay: $19.00/hr – $21.00/hr (additional benefits available)

• Shift: 1st shift (Indian Time)
• Location:
  
  Louisville, KY – Packaging Services Plant
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

• Competitive pay & benefits – Benefits information
• Continuous learning – paid training and development opportunities
• Culture – supportive, collaborative team dedicated to customer satisfaction

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) and repairs on a variety of machines from multiple manufacturers.
• Proactively learn and understand the operation and maintenance requirements of each machine.
• Design, fabricate, and weld components as needed for equipment repair or improvement.
• Install or relocate electrical and air lines, guarding, safety barriers, posts, signs, and related facility infrastructure.
• Participate in new equipment installations, facility upgrades, and improvement projects; collaborate with outside vendors for PMs, repairs, and specialized installations.
• Support production by ensuring equipment is maintained to prevent defects and meet quality standards; conduct quality checks and take steps to prevent defects.
• Promote and practice safe work habits, using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about maintenance issues and solutions.
• Accurately document work and identify areas for equipment/process improvements.
• Track, order, and maintain inventory of production consumables such as strapping, stretch film, shrink wrap, hand tape, machine tape, printer ink, and baler wire.
• Maintain relationships with local vendors; occasionally make local trips to source parts or supplies urgently needed for operations.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

• Education and Experience
  :
  High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a production environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills
  :
  Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills
  :
  Proficiency in basic math, including use of tape measures and other measuring devices.
• Technical Skills
  :
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to read electrical meters and schematics.
  • Knowledge of power tools and basic carpentry, plumbing, welding, HVAC, and electrical skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Physical Requirements
  :
  Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform tasks requiring bending, crouching, kneeling, and extended overhead work.
• Flexibility
  :
  Ability to work overtime as needed.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the citizens and customers we serve. Inclusivity is central to our mission, ensuring we provide the best possible service and environment for all.

Hood Container Corporation is a family‑owned, mill‑to‑market company specializing in container board and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. We prioritize customer happiness, employee well‑being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

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