Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our corrugated manufacturing operation. This role is critical to maintaining the reliability and performance of high-speed converting equipment during production hours.

This position is well-suited for a technician who is technically strong, self-directed, and comfortable troubleshooting complex equipment with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair corrugating and converting equipment including:
  • Flexo folder gluers, die cutters, printers, stackers, and conveyors
• Perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics on motors, drives, sensors, VFDs, gearboxes, chains, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Support production by responding to breakdowns, minimizing downtime, and restoring equipment safely and efficiently
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM documentation
• Assist with machine startups, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Accurately document work performed and communicate issues during shift handoff
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout compliance

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a corrugated or paper-based manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, control circuits, sensors, VFDs)
• Solid mechanical background, including rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred, programming a plus)
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during 3rd shift operations
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Well-established corrugated facility
• Opportunity to apply your technical skills where they have an immediate impact
• Respect for craftsmanship, experience, and safety

Join a team that relies on precision, uptime, and skilled technicians to keep production moving.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, an annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy. Check out more detailed information on our benefits via www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits 
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy. 
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry:  Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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 drives 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.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation, visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!