Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview

Industrial Maintenance Technician at Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) – Olathe, KS. Level C, 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday.

$28.00 /hr – $32.00 /hr.

The Level C Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packaging and warehouse equipment at Quality Packaging. This includes horizontal form‑fill‑seal machines, shrink wrap tunnels, forklifts, stretch wrappers, and registered bundle wrappers, as well as handling general building and electrical maintenance. The role requires hands‑on technical expertise, timely response to maintenance issues, and effective communication across various channels (phone, e‑mail, and in person).

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers).
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair batteries and chargers.
• Conduct minor welding, brazing, soldering, and fabrication tasks as required.
• Address mechanical damage to warehouse infrastructure, including racking, flooring, and piping.
• Interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform scheduled maintenance and service tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Operate mechanical hand tools and measurement instruments (tape measures, micrometers, etc.).
• Support production efficiency by ensuring minimal downtime through prompt maintenance actions.
• Comply with OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with high‑voltage systems, including 480 V 3‑phase motors.
• Multi‑disciplinary repair experience (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo motors and drives, encoders, and equipment timing.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems, sensors (photo eyes, proximity sensors), and logic software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Customer Service Orientation:
  Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
• Flexibility:
  Ability to shift priorities and remain calm under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑Motivation:
  Capable of working independently and taking initiative in troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Safety Awareness:
  Strong commitment to personal and team safety following company protocols and OSHA regulations.

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant hands‑on maintenance experience in a production or packaging environment.
• Some college coursework is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal) is a plus.

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e‑commerce, retail, wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby, craft, automotive, electronics, pet, and cosmetic industries.

We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX, with regional sales branches in El Paso, Brownsville, TX, Brookshire, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Olathe, KS. Join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals dedicated to offering superior products and services!

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