2nd Shift Maintenance Technician: Preventive & Troubleshooting

Welch Packaging Group; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Specialist to support production by keeping manufacturing equipment at peak performance. The role covers preventative maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has a strong industrial maintenance background, safety focus, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement. Training and on-call duties are part of the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Corrugated packaging industry experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery.
• Ability to use shop tools and equipment (drill press, grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch).
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order.
• On-call emergency repairs and breakdown response.
• Improve machine safety and housekeeping.
• Perform preventative maintenance with production crews.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues with machine operators and determine root cause.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to resolve safety issues and improve processes.
• Maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Shop tools operation

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical certification preferred

Tools

Drill press

welding equipment

oxy-acetylene torch

Job description

Welch Packaging Group is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Specialist to support production by keeping manufacturing equipment at peak performance. The role covers preventative maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has a strong industrial maintenance background, safety focus, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement. Training and on-call duties are part of the position.