Can Seamer Technician - On-Site Maintenance Pro

Eden Foods; Eaton (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Foods in Eaton, Indiana seeks an experienced Can Seamer Repair Technician to maintain and repair high-speed can-seaming equipment in an on-site facility. You will troubleshoot, adjust, and rebuild machinery to ensure continuous production with strict quality and safety adherence.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, reading blueprints, and using precision tools. Join a team dedicated to dependable food manufacturing operations and schedule flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging, beverage, canning, or food processing environment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial can-seaming equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints, diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience using precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and seam gauges.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and rebuild industrial can-seaming equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair seaming rolls, chucks, lifter assemblies, base plates, and related mechanical components.
• Perform double-seam inspections and equipment adjustments to maintain quality specifications.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, component replacement, timing adjustments, and mechanical inspections.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize production interruptions.
• Support equipment changeovers, calibration, and production line improvements.
• Use precision measurement tools to evaluate equipment performance and seam integrity.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality personnel to address equipment concerns.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and applicable food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Seam gauges

Job description

Meridian Foods in Eaton, Indiana seeks an experienced Can Seamer Repair Technician to maintain and repair high-speed can-seaming equipment in an on-site facility. You will troubleshoot, adjust, and rebuild machinery to ensure continuous production with strict quality and safety adherence.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, reading blueprints, and using precision tools. Join a team dedicated to dependable food manufacturing operations and schedule flexibility as needed.