Maintenance Technician

Sealed Air Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a foam extrusion operation on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM, 2/2/3 rotating). The role emphasizes PLC/electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability to minimize downtime while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2-year technical degree (electrical preferred), and 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, with experience in plastics extrusion or similar

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 with plastics extrusion or similar equipment preferred.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Experience using SAP, MS Office, CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components.
• Maintain and repair bulk material handling systems including 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 in CMMS software and SAP.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and TPM programs.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical aptitude

PLC experience

SAP

CMMS

MS Office

Plastic extrusion experience

HMI interfaces

Teamwork/communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI interfaces

Job description

Company 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

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
• Participate incontinuous improvement initiativesandTPM programs
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols

Qualifications
Required:

• 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
• Experience using a computer (SAP, MS Office, CMMS experience desired)
• 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

Additional Information

Requisition id:56757

Relocation:No

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.