Maintenance Technician, Extrusion (Night Shift)

Accredo Packaging, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredo Packaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician, Extrusion Operations for the night shift.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic production equipment to keep the extrusion lines running safely. This role requires 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, proficiency with schematics and diagnostic tools, and a commitment to safety and GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background reading schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Preferred: maintenance licenses or trade certificates.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and prompt repairs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues using diagrams and meters.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems, wiring, and rotating equipment.
• Maintain safety, GMP, and OSHA compliance; document hazards and incidents.
• Audit maintenance logs and CMMS work orders; track records.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and booms as required.
• Lift up to 100 lbs and work flexible night shift including weekends.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering and maintenance teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Pneumatic systems

Rotating equipment

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance licenses or trade certificates (a plus)

Tools

Volt-Ohm Meter

Maintenance Connection CMMS

Welding equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician, Extrusion Operations (Night Shift) for our Sugar Land, Texas facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic production equipment to ensure maximum operational safety and equipment efficiency.

Location: Sugar Land, TX Shift schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (2/3/2) Accredo Packaging is a leading manufacturer of high-performance flexible packaging solutions for the food and consumer products industries across North America. With a commitment to sustainability, our operations utilize 100% renewable wind-generated electricity and include facilities built to LEED® Silver standards. Our capabilities include 3-, 5-, and 9-layer film extrusion, 10-color flexographic printing, solvent and solventless lamination, in-house plate making, slitting, and pouch converting to deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions. Our plant is operational 24/7. In our fast-paced manufacturing environment, the Maintenance team is essential to driving overall plant reliability and efficiency. Working alongside Plant Engineering, Maintenance Technicians execute proactive preventive maintenance routines to minimize downtime, perform swift corrective repairs, and assist with equipment overhauls, rotations, and new machinery installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) routines and handle emergency/unscheduled repairs promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Read technical diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues using testing devices (e.g., Volt-Ohm meters).
• Electrical & Mechanical Systems: Install, maintain, and repair electrical control systems, wiring, lighting, and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA rules, facility safety regulations, proper PPE usage, Food Safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Report hazards, accidents, and injuries immediately.
• Administrative & Systems Tracking: Audit and maintain accurate maintenance logs, program records, and work orders using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Mobile Equipment Operation: Safely operate (or train to operate) forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating booms.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Shift & Availability: Day Shift; must have the flexibility to work weekend rotations as required by production schedules.
• General Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable using computers/reporting systems, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Maintenance licenses or trade certificates are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong background in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical wiring, pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment. Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.

Preferred Machinery Experience

• Extrusion: Multi-layer extrusion equipment (specifically Windmöller & Hölscher / W&H)
• Printing: Flexographic printing presses (specifically W&H)
• Slitting: Roll slitting machines (specifically Kampf and Deacro)
• Converting: Wicketing machines (specifically LEMO) and pouching machines (specifically Totani)

Tools & Technology Provided / Required

• Hand & Power Tools: Hand tools, machining tools, and welding equipment.
• Diagnostics: Volt-Ohm Meter and electrical testing equipment.
• Aerial & Material Handling: Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Articulating Booms.
• Software: Maintenance Connection CMMS.