Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in Polk City, Florida. The role involves electrical troubleshooting, machine installation, and equipment maintenance, requiring at least five years of experience in a similar field. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and career growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Vacation immediately upon hire

Weekly 401(k) match

EAP and identity theft protection

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with automated conveyor equipment preferred.
• Certifications in electrical, mechanical, and schematic reading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Machine installation, control wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Maintenance and rebuilding of equipment and conveyor systems.
• Routine duties including wiring, termination, and PLC troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Operating boom and scissor lifts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic electrical test instruments

Job description

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Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers, and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 4am - 2:30pm

Overview

The Maintenance Technician position requires electrical troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude. Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance, with emphasis on electrical installation, PLC knowledge, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

This role involves machine installation, control wiring, troubleshooting to component level, PLC troubleshooting (not programming), anchoring equipment, conduit work, wiring, termination, maintenance and rebuilding of equipment, conveyor systems, robotics, and other routine duties.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma required
• 5 years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance, focusing on electrical installation, preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in conveyors, robotics, over wrappers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, casers, air compressors, and boilers
• Experience with automated conveyor equipment preferred
• Certifications in electrical, mechanical, motor control relay logic, and schematic reading preferred
• Experience operating boom and scissor lifts required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency with basic electrical test instruments (VOM meter, clamp-on amp meter, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot sensors, photo eyes, and their relation to PLC operation
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders and MAC valves
• Ability to maintain and operate boilers and steam tunnels

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].