Packaging Line Maintenance Technician – Sign-On Bonus

Key People; Millbrook (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Production Maintenance Mechanic for a high-speed packaging line in Montgomery, AL. The on-site role offers $27-$32 per hour plus a sign-on bonus and shifts available (days and evenings). You will work closely with production to keep lines running and minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 1–5+ years in manufacturing maintenance or a technical maintenance degree, strong mechanical aptitude, basic shop math, and good communication with operators and vendors.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years in manufacturing maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Solid mechanical ability and troubleshooting approach.
• Comfort with basic shop math and common software tools.
• Accurate paperwork and following written procedures.
• Good communication with operators, supervisors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Get production machinery back up quickly when it goes down and minimize downtime.
• Track down problems by watching and listening to equipment while it runs, then confirm with test/measurement tools.
• Set and calibrate machine parts and controls with hand tools, levels and gauges.
• Perform scheduled PM work on filling and packaging lines.
• Determine root cause, decide on fix, and implement it.
• Keep spare parts stocked so repairs don’t wait for parts.
• Teach operators simple care routines to prevent breakdowns.
• Document repairs and open issues for the next shift.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Shop math

Documentation

Communication

Computer tools

Education

Technical maintenance degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Key People is seeking a Production Maintenance Mechanic for a high-speed packaging line in Montgomery, AL. The on-site role offers $27-$32 per hour plus a sign-on bonus and shifts available (days and evenings). You will work closely with production to keep lines running and minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 1–5+ years in manufacturing maintenance or a technical maintenance degree, strong mechanical aptitude, basic shop math, and good communication with operators and vendors.