Industrial Technician

Signode; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness perks

Job summary

Signode is seeking an experienced Millwright to maintain, install and repair industrial machinery, ensuring peak production efficiency and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires strong technical skills and adherence to safety standards.

You will review schematics, fabricate parts, install and align equipment, and perform routine maintenance. CMMS proficiency and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of millwright experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in mechanical fitting, precision alignment, hydraulics/pneumatics, and basic welding/fabrication.
• Ability to produce precision parts from mechanical drawings and verify with measurement tools.
• Competence with CMMS and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering specs, schematics and blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Fabricate, weld, grind and file machinery parts using shop equipment.
• Install, align and secure machines or assemblies.
• Test equipment for efficiency, durability and safety.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and service hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for repair or relocation.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Precision alignment

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Welding & fabrication

Reading blueprints & drawings

CMMS & basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma, apprenticeship or vocational certificate

Technical certificate/apprenticeship in Millwright/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Shift

• 8:00am-4:30pm M-F, on call may be required.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position starts ranges from $28.00 - $36.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary

Under general supervision, this position maintains, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial machinery and mechanical systems to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety. This role requires strong technical skills, precision, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Use general shop equipment, including manual lathe and mill to fabricate, broach, weld, grind and file machinery parts.
• Install, fit, align and secure full machines or mechanical assemblies and components.
• Collaborate with other trades and vendors on coordinated maintenance tasks or cross-discipline troubleshooting.
• Test equipment for efficiency and durability and make adjustments when necessary.
• Complete inspections and replace defective equipment.
• Construct and install equipment such as guards, shafting, conveyors and tram rails.
• Maintain inventory of parts worked on during an installation.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for repair or transportation.
• Work with a range of hand tools including welding and brazing equipment.
• Use precision measurement instrument including micrometers, height gages, and indicators to verify parts meet blueprint requirements.
• Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs.
• Service hydraulic systems
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Per location, may need to be on call at times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, apprenticeship and/or vocational school/technology certificate.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of millwright experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in mechanical fitting, precision alignment, hydraulics/pneumatics, and basic welding/fabrication.
• Ability to produce precision parts from mechanical drawings and verify with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators).
• Competence with CMMS and basic computer skills.

Preferred

• Technical certificate/apprenticeship in Millwright/Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience with packaging/presses/extrusion/continuous processing equipment.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and reliability practices.
• Basic electrical familiarity (motors, sensors, VFDs) to assist electricians (no live work beyond training/scope).
• Forklift/aerial lift certification.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.