Job Description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds safe quality food standards.  We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career, consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic for our Sibley IA location, who will be responsible for performing maintenance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the maintenance department in supporting the manufacturing process.

 Functional Responsibilities     

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, gauges and test equipment.   
• Diagnose mechanical problems and provide quick, innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal work, machining, troubleshooting and analytical problem solving.
• Informs appropriate management and operators of potential electrical/mechanical problems   
• Perform preventative maintenance programs according to standards.   
• Operate machine tools to perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations required in repairing equipment or making up guards, brackets and supports.   
• Possesses the ability and willingness to work in a team-based environment.   
• Assists other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Response to equipment problems in a timely & customer-oriented manner.
• Integrating all plant, quality, safety and security policies and guidelines into all day to day activities on the job.

 Qualifications

 Education & Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years’ manufacturing maintenance experience
• Troubleshooting skill, repair and planned maintenance experience
• Familiar with power transmission systems; manufacturing equipment, pumps and associated piping systems
• Good computer skills

Excellent Benefit Options:   Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.