Advanced Maintenance Mechanic

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair mechanical systems in our food-packaging operations. You will work on production machines, conveyors, hydraulics, and piping, following blueprints and service manuals to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, welding for repairs, preventive maintenance, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Accurately diagnose and solve mechanical problems as they arise.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment such as production machines, conveyor systems, hydraulics, power transmissions and all mechanical equipment.
• Visually inspects and performs preventative maintenance to machines and equipment.
• Performs welding tasks related to repairing equipment/machinery.
• Follows blueprints, diagrams and service manuals to repair broken parts, realign and adjust mechanical components and to dismantle machines to gain access to the problem areas.
• Works on air and hydraulic pipes on the machines by measuring, cutting, threading and installing new pipe.
• Actively supports and participates in the continuous improvement process.
• All other duties as signed by supervisor.

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

• Accurately diagnose and solve mechanical problems as they arise.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment such as production machines, conveyor systems, hydraulics, power transmissions and all mechanical equipment.
• Visually inspects and performs preventative maintenance to machines and equipment.
• Performs welding tasks related to repairing equipment/machinery.
• Follows blueprints, diagrams and service manuals to repair broken parts, realign and adjust mechanical components and to dismantle machines to gain access to the problem areas.
• Works on air and hydraulic pipes on the machines by measuring, cutting, threading and installing new pipe.
• Actively supports and participates in the continuous improvement process.
• All other duties as signed by supervisor.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.