Industrial Maintenance Tech - PLC & Extrusion Systems

Sealed Air Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a foam extrusion operation on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM, 2/2/3 rotating). The role emphasizes PLC/electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability to minimize downtime while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2-year technical degree (electrical preferred), and 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, with experience in plastics extrusion or similar

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of Industrial Maintenance or Maintenance Technician experience.
• 2-year technical degree required, electrical preferred.
• Electrical experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Experience with plastics extrusion or similar equipment preferred.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Experience using SAP, MS Office, CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components.
• Maintain and repair bulk material handling systems including hoppers, loaders, and vacuum transport equipment.
• Calibrate sensors, instruments, and control devices to ensure precise manufacturing specifications.
• Install, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment according to engineering specifications.
• Rebuild mechanical components and perform precision adjustments.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS software and SAP.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and TPM programs.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical aptitude

PLC experience

SAP

CMMS

MS Office

Plastic extrusion experience

HMI interfaces

Teamwork/communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI interfaces

Job description

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a foam extrusion operation on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM, 2/2/3 rotating). The role emphasizes PLC/electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability to minimize downtime while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2-year technical degree (electrical preferred), and 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, with experience in plastics extrusion or similar