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 customer expectations. 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 Technician for our Hamlet, NC plant.

Functional Responsibilities

Quality, quantity, waste amounts, safety of personnel and equipment, required maintenance reports, PM work orders and other documents or reports as required accurately and timely.
May direct the work and training needs of the crew in a safe manner.
Responsibility for maintenance, repair and trouble shooting of machines, equipment, facility and grounds.
Responsible to assure oncoming shift has been communicated to add advised of all pertinent information regarding the machine, status of equipment and personnel and all support functions.
Supports all mechanical functions.
Preforms new installations, project work and developmental projects and is able to preform most electro-mechanical duties as required.
Must perform any other duties, jobs, assignments, educational updating or other tasks as directed by manager.
Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP's, Work Instructions, and Food Safety Quality system requirements (SQF) are in compliance.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or GED, two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or equivalent tech. training.
Must have 2-4 years experience in repair and upkeep of plant machinery to include electro-mechanical systems
Must successfully pass written and hands-on tests or proven work experience/certification required for this position

Skills

2-4 years of proven, highly demonstrative proficiency in most aspects of Industrial Maintenance; i.e. electrical/instrumentation, mech, hyd, and pneu.
Written and hands-on tests or proven experience/certifications will be required
Thorough knowledge of mechanical components and equipment including use of specialty tools for troubleshooting, diagnostic and repairs.
Must be able to work well at all levels of personnel, individually and team environment and with operators to interface and
communicate troubleshooting and repair issues and problems.
Working knowledge and experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and shop equipment& machinery.
Working knowledge of computers and possess the ability to perform computer-based functions as required
Working knowledge of vocational math skills and ability to read a variety of measuring devices, gauges, and diagrams as required
Must consistently/successfully meet or exceed requirements of facility Maintenance Dept. schedules and goals and workloads.
Ability to climb in overhead structures, beneath machines in tight places and in close quarters while performing analysis and repairs
Must consistently demonstrate safe working practices, lockout-tagout and other safety programs.
Must demonstrate successful knowledge, practice, understanding and compliance of all current work instructions
Must demonstrate successful working levels of understanding and practices for mechanical and electrical needs of the plant
Must have successfully completed the required courses of study to qualify for this position and must demonstrate ability to perform B level work.

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.