2nd-Shift PLC & Automation Maintenance Tech

Hood-Container-1

Florida

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Oldsmar, FL is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Tampa location. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and ensuring safety and reliability under production pressure.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may have a technical degree or certifications.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Hands-on maintenance experience required.
Experience in a corrugated packaging plant preferred.
A relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.
Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.
Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC documentation.
Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.
Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long-term fixes.
Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
(Preferred) Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.