Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician – Evening Shift (Monday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 02:00 a.m. $3 shift premium)
Who We’re Looking For
Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Grand Rapids, MI operation.
What You’ll Do
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
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Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.
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Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.
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Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC-related documentation.
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Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.
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Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long-term fixes.
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Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
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Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
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Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
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(Preferred) Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
What You BringPreferred Experience & Education
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Hands-on maintenance experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience required.
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OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.
Technical Skills
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Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
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Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.
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Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.
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Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and PLC-controlled machinery.
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Comfortable using power tools and performing welding, basic fabrication, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.
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Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
Physical & Work Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
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Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.
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Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.
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Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container
Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
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Team-Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.
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Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.
Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ready to make an impact on critical corrugator operations? Apply today.
Competitive Pay | Robust Benefits | Company Sponsored Training | Quarterly Bonus