Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift; Mon-Fri,12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift d 

Medical, dental, vision and medicalRei

HSA with 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

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short‑

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician with five years of packaging and equipment maintenance experience, emphasizing electrical installation, PLC knowledge, and preventive maintenance. You’ll diagnose and repair complex equipment, including conveyors and robotics, to keep lines running smoothly.

Required is a high school diploma and hands-on ability with electrical test instruments, sensors, and control systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 5 years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance with emphasis on electrical installation and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Machine installation.
• Control wiring installations.
• Troubleshoot to component level.
• PLC understanding and troubleshooting (not programming).
• Anchoring equipment.
• Running conduit.
• Pulling wire.
• Termination of conductors.
• Maintenance and rebuilding of equipment.
• Conveyor systems.
• Robotics.
• Other routine maintenance duties.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC knowledge

Schematic reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

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.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Schedule

2nd shift; 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Overview

The Maintenance Technician position will require electrical trouble shooting skills as well as an experienced mechanical aptitude. We are seeking qualified candidates with five years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance with an emphasis on electrical installation, PLC knowledge, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Machine installation
• Control wiring installations
• Troubleshooting to the component level
• PLC understanding and troubleshooting skills (not programming)
• Anchoring equipment
• Running conduit
• Pulling wire
• Termination of conductors
• Maintenance and rebuilding of equipment
• Conveyor systems
• Robotics
• Other routine maintenance duties

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma required 5 years’ experience in packaging and equipment maintenance with an emphasis on electrical installation and experience with preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in the following areas: conveyors, robotics, over wrappers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, casers, air compressors, and boilers required Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated conveyor equipment preferred

Certifications

Certifications in basic electrical, mechanical, motor control relay logic, and schematic reading preferred

Experience with boom and scissor lifts

Experience operating boom and scissor lifts required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to use basic electrical test instruments to include VOM multi-meter, clamp on ampere meter, and other basic test instruments
• Ability to troubleshoot sensors, photo eyes as well as how they relate to the 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 employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family‑owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family‑owned third‑party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity.

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