Job Description

• 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 eight years, 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 and building close relationships with our customers.
• Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
• Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

What We’re Searching For:

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Plant. Strong organizational, teamwork, and self-starter skills will lead you to success in this role.

How You Will Contribute:

• Perform required preventative maintenance (PM) programs and general maintenance tasks including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems in plant equipment while following established procedures.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Use and troubleshoot variable speed AC and DC drive controllers. Understand servo motion controls, incremental and absolute position encoders, and resolvers.
• Analyze and repair PLC-controlled equipment using appropriate techniques and peripheral equipment.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and use problem-solving techniques to ensure effective equipment repairs.
• Document all work performed in a timely, accurate, and detailed manner using the current maintenance system.
• Continuously improve machines and standardized procedures for maintenance.
• Communicate ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Safely use, handle, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Adhere to OSHA and Hood Corporation’s standards, including energy isolation procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vision and robotic systems (a plus).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Working Conditions:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Work at heights up to 38 feet and in temperature extremes (-20°F to 125°F).

What It Takes:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a production environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in basic math, including the use of tape measures and other measuring devices.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to read electrical meters and schematics.
  • Knowledge of power tools and basic carpentry, plumbing, welding, HVAC, and electrical skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform tasks requiring bending, crouching, kneeling, and extended overhead work.
• Flexibility: Ability to work overtime as needed.

Our Commitment:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.