Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical aptitude, a go-getter attitude, and a willingness to learn. The right candidate will have a solid mechanical foundation, basic electrical troubleshooting skills, and the drive to learn the equipment and become an independent technician.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, both mechanically and electrically.

• Wire and troubleshoot 3-phase motors and use a meter to diagnose electrical issues.

• Perform daily walkthroughs of production equipment, including corrugators and converting equipment.

• Complete daily and weekly preventive maintenance (PM) work orders.

• Respond to reactive maintenance and production downtime.

• Troubleshoot and repair:- Electrical panels and controls

  • Gearboxes
  • Rollers
  • Chains and sprockets
  • Belts
  • Motors
  • Hydraulic lines

• Communicate effectively with operators to understand equipment issues and resolve downtime quickly.

• Document completed work orders using tablets and laptops.

• Learn HMI settings and understand how production equipment is operated.

• Take advantage of onsite training in areas including boiler maintenance, electrical systems, and OEM corrugator equipment.

Training & First Few Weeks

• Shadow a senior technician to learn the plant, equipment, processes, and maintenance expectations.
• Work alongside operators to learn how the machines are operated and understand HMI settings.
• Receive hands-on training before transitioning toward working independently.
• The expectation is that you will be able to take direction, troubleshoot problems, and work more independently after approximately one month of hands-on training.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to wire a 3-phase motor.
• Ability to use a multimeter/meter for electrical troubleshooting.
• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Corrugated industry experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with production operators.
• Positive, dependable, go-getter attitude.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into an independent technician.

A Typical Day

The shift begins with a changeover meeting to review and prioritize work left from the previous shift. From there, you'll complete a daily walkthrough of the production equipment and balance preventive maintenance with reactive repairs and downtime calls.

When production is running smoothly and PMs are caught up, you'll have access to onsite training resources to continue developing your electrical, mechanical, boiler, and corrugator-specific skills.