Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift - Latta, SC

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 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.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, 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.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$25.80 - $33.70/hourly + 10% shift differential

Summary:

The Maintenance Tech is primarily responsible for machine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and improvement of complex plastics processing and ancillary equipment. The goal of the maintenance tech is to operate safely while ensuring the plant is geared towards maximum production and efficiency. The maintenance tech position is responsible for championing all safety regulations and wearing proper PPE while completing all repairs/checks.

Essential Functions:

• Thorough understanding of general and maintenance safe work practices such as LOTO, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, PPE etc.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge to performance maintenance tasks involving AC/DC control circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, lubrication, welding, plumbing, hand tool and shop practices include blueprint reading.
• Knowledgeable in electrical distribution and machine controls ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC/DC. Able to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using schematic diagrams.
• Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, analog and digital DC drives, Robotics and automated conveyor systems.
• Contributes to and utilizes the preventative maintenance program to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Initiates production equipment modifications that increase productivity and reduce waste. Typical machinery includes, but is not limited to: blenders, extruders, draw stands, winders, pneumatic conveyors, chillers, towers, and other Production Support Equipment.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems with equipment, plans and takes corrective action.
• Supports and provides leadership with plant and facility maintenance needs critical to maintaining production and delivery commitments.
• Perform “project” work and any other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

3-4 years of manufacturing maintenance technician experience preferred. Experience in plastic extrusion along with strong analytical/problem solving skills preferred.

Functional Success Drivers:

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

• Independence
• Results Oriented
• Team Player

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.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.