Maintenance Technician

Consolidated Container Company; Argos (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Argos, IN is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on production machinery and blow mold equipment. The role emphasizes safety compliance, accurate tool changes, and cross-department communication.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, welding, and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal processing conditions in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include basic mathematical skills and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics is required.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Install, adjust, and repair blow mold, trimmers, palletizer and related equipment.
• Perform mold, neck tooling changes and other equipment changes.
• Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
• Inspect, rebuild and replace valves and pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance on related equipment.
• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition.
• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair blow mold, baggers and support equipment.
• Operate blow mold or injection machines as needed.
• Communicate with other departments regularly.
• Duties may differ by plant based on equipment and design.
• Receive instructions from Lead Technician or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education

Job description

Location Address: 300 Dewey Street, Argos, Indiana 46501 Work Shift: 12hr - B Shift 7p-7:30a Argos (United States of America) As a fully competent Industrial Maintenance Technician, incumbent will perform repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, plant blow mold equipment and facility. They are also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industrial Maintenance Technician responsibilities

Industrial Maintenance Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Install, adjust and repair blow mold, trimmers, palletizer and other related equipment.
• Perform mold, neck tooling changes, pin and other equipment changes.
• Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
• Inspect, rebuild and replace valves and pumps
• Perform preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition.
• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machines.
• Troubleshoot, locate root problems and repair blow mold, baggers & support equipment.
• May operate blow mold or injection machines
• Communicate with other departments on a frequent basis.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred:

• 2+ years maintenance experience, specifically in the manufacturing industry
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• OSHA Forklift certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

#IND1 Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined
• Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!

We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.