Front-End Machinery Technician: Repair, Tune & Test

CANPACK Colombia; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to operate and service front-end can manufacturing equipment in a heavy production environment. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair machines, ensure tight tolerances, and support continuous operations through proactive upkeep.

The role requires mechanical maintenance experience, ability to read reports, use calipers/micrometers, and perform setup adjustments. Safety adherence and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technical Degree preferred.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a Manufacturing facility is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of US measurement.
• Ability to use calipers and micrometers.
• Problemsolving skills.
• Troubleshoot machinery when out of specification.
• Ability to organize own work.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair is a plus.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety SOPs and work instructions including lockout/tagout, chemical handling, machine guarding, housekeeping, PPE.
• Rebuild, repair, or overhaul front end can manufacturing equipment and related machinery.
• Modify, remove, install, adjust, synchronize, or repair equipment or parts (e.g., large presses, dies, deep drawing, trimming, transfer equipment).
• Diagnose, adjust/repair and set up assigned equipment.
• Read and interpret system reports; plan repairs from verbal or written instructions.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect before, during, and after rebuild/repair/overhaul.
• Determine efficient setup and operate machine tools considering material tolerances, tooling, coolants, lubricants, and speeds/feeds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of machines and mechanical principles to coordinate assemblies under power.
• Set up and test equipment under power to trace mechanical issues and correct them.
• Operate, clear jams, lubricate, and supply materials to equipment to keep it running.
• Perform any duties assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

US measurement knowledge

Calipers and micrometers

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Team player

Basic computing

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift

Job description

CANPACK Group is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to operate and service front-end can manufacturing equipment in a heavy production environment. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair machines, ensure tight tolerances, and support continuous operations through proactive upkeep.

The role requires mechanical maintenance experience, ability to read reports, use calipers/micrometers, and perform setup adjustments. Safety adherence and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced facility.