1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician at Hood Container Corporation

Covington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Troubleshooting, Installation, Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Conveyor System, Blueprint Reading, Math Skills, Computer Skills, Welding, Plumbing, Machine Rebuild, Lock Out Tag Out, Motor Testing, PLC Understanding, Three Phase Wiring

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

First Shift : 6:00AM - 3:30; Monday - Friday (and/or Weekends As Needed) Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company specializing in containerboard and Kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers. Essential Functions: •Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. •Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. •Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. •Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. •Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. •Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. •Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. •Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. •Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. •Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. •Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. •Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. •Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. •Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. REQUIRED SKILLS * Excellent troubleshooting and installation skills * Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic conveyor system * Use job related terminology, symbols, and abbreviations properly * Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and blueprints * Possess basic math and computer skills * Ability to speak and write in English * Basic knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and plumbing * Skilled in repairing mechanical equipment and machinery * Bears professionalism to work in a team environment * Proper use of all hand and power tools (to include multi meters, micrometer, and calipers) * Observe products quality to determine problems * Know how to adjust machine eccentrics to parallel rolls * Able to Ohm out, test wiring insulation and meg motors * Understanding of electrical and pneumatic switches * Understanding of PLC and CPU * Three phase wiring * Ability to identify all bearings and their placement * Ability to perform machine rebuild with little to no supervision * Install/align closed gear drives * Maintain safety guards * Fabricate hydraulic lines * Neat and clean workstation * Perform proper Lock Out Marginal Functions: Ability to work cross functional shifts Education & Experience: A post high school diploma and at least three (3) years previous experience in a Corrugated production plant or eight (8) years of industrial maintenance work in a manufacturing environment. Physical Demands: This position is required to stand and walk up to 2/3 of the time. This position is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch, talk or hear more than 2/3 of the time. This position does require the individual to lift up to 100 pounds. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and high paced atmosphere. Note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties. The individual holding this position will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

The technician ensures machinery operates correctly by performing preventive maintenance on various equipment, including engines, motors, and production machines, following technical specifications and troubleshooting malfunctions. Key duties involve dismantling devices to remove defective parts, adjusting functional components, fabricating repair parts using machine shop equipment, and maintaining inventory levels for maintenance supplies.