Maintenance Tech Scholar (Mechatronics Program)

Sealed Air Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible part-time schedule

Starting pay $19/hr

Career advancement

Full-time opportunities from $30/hr

Job summary

Sealed Air in Simpsonville, South Carolina, is offering a Maintenance Tech Scholar role designed for students in mechatronics. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting advanced machinery, with a starting pay of $19 per hour and a flexible part-time schedule to accommodate classes.

As you progress, there is potential for full-time opportunities beginning at $30 per hour after graduation, along with career development and advancement within Sealed Air.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechatronics program or similar technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Previous experience or coursework in maintenance or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Document maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and equipment manuals.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in mechatronics.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Maintenance experience

Education

Mechatronics program enrollment

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 www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Tech Scholar at Sealed Air, you will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced machinery and equipment. This role is designed for candidates who are passionate about mechatronics and are eager to apply their knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment.

Pay: $19

Shift: Morning

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Document maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and equipment manuals.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in mechatronics.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechatronics program or similar technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Previous experience or coursework in maintenance or related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Sealed Air will pay for all tuition expenses related to the Mechatronics program.
• Flexible part-time work schedule to accommodate school commitments.
• Starting pay of $19 per hour.
• Upon graduation, eligible for consideration for full-time roles starting at $30 per hour.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within Sealed Air.

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.