Maintenance technician

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, South Carolina operations. 

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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.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Hands-on maintenance experience required

• Experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience nice to have

• OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

• Strong working knowledge of  mechanical and electrical systems.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.

• Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and PLC-controlled machinery.

• Comfortable using power tools and performing welding, basic fabrication, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.

• Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Competitive Pay | Robust Benefits | Company Sponsored Training | Quarterly Bonus