Job Description

Job description:

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Packaging Line

Location: Florence, Kentucky

Department: Maintenance / Production Support

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Engineer

Schedule: 10:30 pm to 7 am

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician – Packaging Line is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of packaging line equipment to ensure efficient and reliable production operations. The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on experience maintaining automated packaging machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on packaging line equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Support line changeovers, setups, and adjustments to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Inspect and maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, sensors, PLC-controlled systems, and other packaging components.
• Identify and communicate recurring equipment issues and assist with long-term reliability improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records using CMMS or similar tracking systems.
• Collaborate with production operators, engineers, and supervisors to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in training operators or junior technicians on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance practices.

Qualifications:

• Required: Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including packaging line equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with packaging equipment such as fillers, sealers, labelers, wrappers, conveyors, and case packers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and automated control systems preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with moving machinery.
• May be required to work weekends, overtime, or different shifts as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with continuous improvement or reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with food, beverage, or consumer goods packaging lines.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections