Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

prattexternalcareersite; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays from Day 1

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement & parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is hiring a Maintenance Technician at the Wapak Corrugator location. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing equipment that turns recycled paper into corrugated boxes, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Starting pay is $26-$35 per hour based on experience, with a 12-hour night shift (2-2-3). Benefits include a $1,000 tool allowance, health insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and tuition/parental leave options.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot 3-phase power/electricity.
• Repair AC/DC motors and motor starters.
• Work with gearboxes/gear reducers and basic PLCs & VFDs.
• Understand hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Support 24/7 corrugated production line during shifts.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

3-Phase Power Troubleshooting

Motors & Starters

Gear Reducers

PLCs & VFDs

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Tools

Screwdrivers & W wrench sets

Sockets & Hammers

Fluke T6-1000

Job description

Join Our Team at Pratt Industries – Wapakoneta Corrugator!

At Pratt Industries, we’re committed to investing in your growth as much as you invest in us. If you’re looking for a company that values your skills and provides opportunities for career advancement,Pratt Industriesis the perfect place for you! We recognize the value of your maintenance experience and reward it with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and unmatched career growth potential.

Why Work with Pratt Industries?

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $26 - $35 per hour, based on experience, with a clear path for promotions and pay increases.
• Flexible Shifts: Enjoy a 12-hour night shift, 2-2-3 schedule that offers great work-life balance.
• Fantastic Benefits
  • $1,000 Tool Allowance
  • Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 month of hire
  • Paid Holidays from Day 1
  • 3-Months: 401(k) with match
  • 6-Months: Paid vacation days
  • 12-Months: Full tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician at Pratt Industries, you’ll be a key player in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our facility. You’ll maintain and repair the machinery that turns recycled paper into corrugated boxes used in everyday products – from pizzas at Domino’s to Amazon deliveries and moving supplies from Home Depot!

What We’re Looking For:

• Required Skills
  • Troubleshooting of 3-Phase power/electricity
  • AC/DC Motors and Motor Starters
  • Gearboxes/Gear Reducers
  • Basic knowledge of PLCs & VFDs
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems
• Bonus Skills/Experience
  • Experience with electrical instrumentation
  • Ability to troubleshoot logic controllers/VFDs online
  • Knowledge of Boiler/Steam systems
  • Welding/Fabrication skills
  • Conduit Bending & Machining (Lathe, Mill, Press, etc.)
  • Industrial Safety experience

What’s the Work Environment Like?

• Physical Demands
  • Regular standing, walking, reaching, and the occasional crawling or kneeling
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs with assistance
  • Specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, and depth perception
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to read a tape measure and apply basic high school-level math
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and apply common-sense reasoning

Required Tools:

• Must-Haves
  • A set of screwdrivers, wrench sets (Metric & Standard), socket sets, hammers, and more
  • High-quality tools from brands like Craftsman, Gearwrench, and Channellock
• Nice-to-Haves
  • Pipe wrenches, tap & die sets, welding gloves & helmet, machinist tools, and more

What We Provide:

• Fluke T6-1000 Multi-Meter and power tools to help you succeed
• Specialty tools required to perform your tasks

Sustainable Careers Start Here

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!