Maintenance Project Technician

Sealed Air Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Maintenance Analyst to plan and drive maintenance-related projects, improving equipment reliability and uptime across facilities. You will coordinate installations, upgrades, and preventive programs while collaborating with operations, engineering, and contractors.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, project management, and the ability to read engineering documents. On-site work in a manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Familiar with preventive/predictive maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, facility systems, and reliability practices.
• Proficient PC skills including CMMS, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute maintenance and reliability improvement projects from conception through completion.
• Assist with installation, relocation, modification, and commissioning of equipment and facility systems.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources; track progress.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues affecting uptime.
• Interface with vendors/contractors to coordinate services and procurement.
• Create and maintain project documentation including work orders and equipment records.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs and root cause analysis.
• Review drawings, schematics, manuals, and specs to support activities.
• Coordinate parts ordering and inventory for maintenance projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical

Project coordination

Blueprints/schematics reading

Hand and power tools

CMMS software usage

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit .

Job Description

Shift: Day
Schedule: 7 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM (Flexible). Monday through Friday; Weekends as needed based on project needs
Pay rate: $35.00

Position Summary:

Support maintenance and engineering initiatives by planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance-related projects involving facility infrastructure, production equipment, reliability improvements, and capital expenditures. Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting while supporting equipment installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance programs, and process improvement activities. Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and outside contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute maintenance and reliability improvement projects from conception through completion.
• Assist with the installation, relocation, modification, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements while tracking project progress.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues affecting project implementation and equipment reliability.
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to coordinate services, obtain quotations, and support procurement activities.
• Create and maintain project documentation including work orders, schedules, equipment records, equipment specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Review equipment drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical specifications to support project activities.
• Coordinate parts ordering and inventory requirements related to maintenance projects.
• Ensure all projects comply with company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to maintenance personnel during equipment repairs, outages, and shutdown activities.
• Assist with facility improvement projects including utilities, building maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Practice personal safety and follow all safety practices and procedures. Comply with all policies, practices, and procedures. Report unsafe conditions and activities to management.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Requires an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; and 3 to 5 years of related maintenance, project, or manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and reliability improvement practices.
• Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience working in a team environment with maintenance, operations, engineering, and outside vendors.
• Requires attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks and projects.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced personal computer skills, including e-mail, CMMS software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, databases, and reporting tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to managers, operators, maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and travel throughout manufacturing and maintenance areas.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while inspecting equipment or supporting project activities.
• The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, use hand tools, and inspect equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and hear in manufacturing environments.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.