Maintenance Technician

Sealed Air; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to provide electrical and mechanical support for a foam extrusion operation. The role focuses on PLC-based controls, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and installation or upgrade of equipment to meet stringent manufacturing specs.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in PLCs/electrical systems, mechanical aptitude, and experience with bulk material handling.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Plastics extrusion process experience or similar equipment preferred.
• Electrical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on extrusion equipment, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Maintain and repair bulk material handling systems: hoppers, loaders, and vacuum transport.
• Calibrate sensors and control devices to meet precise manufacturing specs.
• Install, modify, and upgrade equipment per engineering specs.
• Rebuild mechanical components and perform precision adjustments.
• Document maintenance in CMMS and SAP.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safety protocols.

Skills

PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Shift:12-hour day shift
Schedule:6 AM to 6 PM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule
Pay:$30.00 per hour
Shift Differential:$1.00

This position is responsible for providing maintenance support to a foam extrusion operation. The candidate must have a strong background in controls (PLC) and electrical troubleshooting, mechanical processes, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They must have a functional understanding of bulk material transport equipment, including loaders, hoppers, and vacuum systems. The candidate should possess basic computer skills, have a good work ethic, and be safety-minded with the ability to work in a group environment or independently. A basic understanding of Continuous Improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repairAllen-Bradley PLC systems,HMI interfaces, andindustrial control systems
• Perform preventative maintenance onextrusion equipment,pneumatic systems, andhydraulic components
• Maintain and repairbulk material handling systemsincluding 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 inCMMS softwareandSAP
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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 working with plastics extrusion process or similar equipment preferred
• PLC(Programmable Logic Controllers)experience preferred
• Ability to drive mobile equipmentpreferred (Scissor lifts, forklifts, etc)
• Availability for overtime, other shifts for training, and covering for peers on occasion
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) skills
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Able to stand for the entire shift and traverse the warehouse

Job Requirements

• Minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Work frequently with maintenance shop equipment (lathe, drill press, etc).
• Work with equipment and troubleshoot
• Make safety improvements
• Use of MS Office
• Work a 12-hour shift and overtime as needed

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

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