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:

Experienced Maintenance Technician for our Sumter, SC Plant who has  Strong organizational, teamwork, and self-starter skills will lead you to success in this role.

  How You Will Contribute:

• The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of conduct set forth by the Company and staying current on all new OSHA regulations and safety trends
• Follow procedures to perform required PM programs and general maintenance tasks including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs
• Understand electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting and repair of all plant 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 the appropriate techniques and peripheral equipment
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and use problem-solving techniques to ensure effective repairs on equipment
• Document all work performed in a timely, accurate, and detailed manner using the current maintenance system and other reporting structures as determined by the supervisor
• Work to continuously improve the machines and the standardized procedures used to maintain them
• Demonstrated ability to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing
• Performs, handles, and uses all tools safely
• Follows OSHA and Hood Corporation’s standards, including energy isolation
• Knowledge of vision and robotic systems is a plus
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
• Troubleshoot and repair problems
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

What it takes:  

Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training in a production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 • Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring devices. 

• Basic Computer knowledge

• Read an electrical meter.

 • Read schematics.

 • Troubleshoot and repair problems.

 • Knowledge and the ability to use power tools.

 • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

• Basic carpentry, plumbing, welding, HVAC, and Electrical skills. 

•  Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.

 • Troubleshooting skills 

• Ability to work overtime

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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