Maintenance Technician: PLCs, Hydraulics & Automation

Pretium Packaging; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Hazleton, PA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair equipment, and keep production lines running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, read blueprints, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. This role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in manufacturing, with willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or similar environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC issues.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, testing, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements.
• Support plant shutdowns, changeovers, and special projects as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Pretium Packaging in Hazleton, PA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair equipment, and keep production lines running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, read blueprints, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. This role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in manufacturing, with willingness to work overtime and weekends.