Maintenance Technician

IT Resource Hunter; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance in their plant. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong skills in PLC programming, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. This full-time role involves ensuring production equipment runs smoothly while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a corrugated or similar heavy manufacturing facility.
• Strong experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and familiarity with control systems.
• Solid mechanical skills: pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motors, conveyor systems.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and adjust mechanical equipment in a manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues: wiring, sensors, AC/DC motors, relays.
• Perform preventive maintenance including inspections, lubrication, and calibration.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize production losses.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Pneumatics/Hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who has hands-on experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including working with PLCs, motors, pneumatics/hydraulics, and preventative maintenance. You’ll help keep the production equipment running smoothly, minimizing downtime and ensuring safety/compliance standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and adjust mechanical equipment (motors, drive systems, conveyors, gears, hydraulics, pneumatics) in a corrugated box manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues: wiring, sensors, AC/DC motors, relays.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs used in production machines, control panels, and automation.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM): scheduled inspections, lubrication, calibration, alignment, etc.
• Assist with mechanical installations and electrical/electronic component upgrades.
• Read and follow electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs/records: work done, parts replaced, equipment performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize production losses.
• Follow safety policies rigorously: lock-out/tag-out, PPE, safety checks, etc.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a corrugated or similar heavy manufacturing facility.
• Strong experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), and familiarity with control systems.
• Solid mechanical skills: pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motors, conveyor systems.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical drawings.

High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing