Maintenance technician

Facebook; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits

Company-sponsored training

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Sumter, SC is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to maintain corrugate equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and troubleshoot drives, motors, belts, gears, and PLC-controlled machinery.

Read schematics, work with AC/DC drives and servo systems, and conduct root cause analysis while documenting work in CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on maintenance experience required.
• Experience in a corrugated packaging plant preferred; direct corrugator experience is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of technical degree, certification, or apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.
• Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.
• Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC-related documentation.
• Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long‑term fixes.
• Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
• Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• (Preferred) Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

PLC controls

Welding & Fabrication

Lockout/Tagout safety

CMMS documentation

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing meters

PLC programming

Welding equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (Monday – Friday, 11p- 7am)

Who We’re Looking For

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, South Carolina operations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.

• Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.

• Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC-related documentation.

• Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.

• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long‑term fixes.

• Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.

• Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.

• Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• (Preferred) Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Hands‑on maintenance experience required

• Experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience nice to have

• OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.

• Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and PLC‑controlled machinery.

• Comfortable using power tools and performing welding, basic fabrication, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.

• Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container

Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

• Team‑Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.

• Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Competitive Pay
• Robust Benefits
• Company Sponsored Training
• Quarterly Bonus