Signode is a leading transit-packaging provider, offering safe and effective products and solutions to our customers globally.

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 7,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

We are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician role entails critical responsibilities, demanding a safety-conscious and self-motivated individual with keen attention to detail. Responsible for conducting machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on complex plastics processing and ancillary equipment, this position emphasizes root cause analysis, swift implementation of solutions, and a dedication to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness. Coordinating preventive maintenance activities, providing guidance to peers, and ensuring optimal production, quality, and safety while minimizing costs, energy usage, and waste are vital aspects of this role. Upholding corporate policies and health and safety regulations, the Maintenance Technician significantly contributes to maintaining the highest equipment standards and supporting production operations.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a safety-first mentality and meticulous attention to detail in all maintenance tasks and assignments.
• Utilize root cause analysis and troubleshooting principles to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate as a team member, showing enthusiasm for learning, acting with integrity and caring, valuing all people, and celebrating work well done.
• Possess a High School diploma/GED certification, with an Industrial Maintenance degree preferred, or related military or industrial training.
• Minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for a plastics background and plastic extrusion experience.
• Able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, climb steps and ladders, and work in a production environment with varying noise levels and temperatures.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to input/export information into a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical knowledge, including AC/DC control circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, plumbing, and blueprint reading.
• Contribute to and utilize the preventive maintenance program to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems, plan and execute corrective actions, and make adjustments for safe production and product quality.
• Lead production equipment modifications to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide critical support for plant and facility maintenance needs to maintain production and delivery commitments.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma/GED Certification - Industrial Maintenance degree preferred.
• Related military or industrial training.

Experience:

• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for a plastics background and plastic extrusion experience.
• Thorough understanding of general and maintenance safe work practices, such as LOTO, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
• Proficient in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and electrical distribution ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC/DC.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using schematic diagrams for circuits and assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose and implement solutions to equipment issues that are electrical, mechanical, or operational in nature.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Detail Oriented
• Integrity
• Ambition
• Time Management

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.