Job Description

Job Summary: Industrial Maintenance Technicians – Paragould, AR

Secure Employment | Competitive Pay | Advancement Opportunities

Anchor Packaging is hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians for our Production Plant in Paragould, Arkansas. Join one of the most stable employers in Northeast Arkansas—no layoffs or cutbacks since the 1960s. We offer direct hire positions, weekly pay, and regular performance reviews every 4 months with opportunities for raises until top-out.

We operate on 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule: 4 shifts one week, 3 the next. We have both day and night shifts. Night shift hours (7 PM – 7 AM) include an additional $0.75/hour shift differential.  Shift offered depends on shift availability.

Why Join Anchor Packaging?

• Secure, long-term employment with a growing company
• Competitive wages based on experience and skill level
• Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and educational assistance
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Tech I, II, and III levels available based on experience, assessment, and education

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment installations
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Operate machine tools, welding equipment, and hand tools
• Maintain facility infrastructure and support production uptime
• Work with PLCs and industrial control systems

Qualifications:

• Industrial Maintenance Certification or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills highly preferred
• Associate degree in a technical field is a plus
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet research)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a high-heat, loud environment

Additional Information:

• Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas’s Medicinal Marijuana Provisions
• Drug screen and background check required
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | E-Verify Employer
• Starting pay based on experience and skill level (DOE)
• Testing and hands-on assessment may be required

🔗 Apply Now: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers
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