Packaging Plant Maintenance Technician – Night Shift

Professional Packaging Systems; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Pac, doing business as Professional Packaging Systems, seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair form fill seal equipment, shrink wrap machinery, forklifts, and related warehouse infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and dependable equipment performance in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires hands-on maintenance expertise, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and the ability to interpret schematics and work orders.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding encoders and equipment timing.
• Knowledge of Servo drives and motors.
• Variable Frequency drive operation and configuration.
• Basic knowledge of logic software.
• Fluent in Spanish, both written and verbal, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.).
• Document records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Select repair parts and update parts records.
• Repair mechanical damage and replace defective parts, which may include welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Maintenance and repair of batteries and chargers.
• Applies mechanical skills and knowledge to troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, fabrication, building construction, and other warehouse maintenance/repair situations.
• Reads and interprets schematics, drawings, and other diagnostic aids in the scope of troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication work.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Familiar with mechanical hand tools, and with measuring equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

Skills

Basic computer skills

Encoder timing

Servo drives & motors

VFD operation & configuration

Logic software basics

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS software

Job description

Pro Pac, doing business as Professional Packaging Systems, seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair form fill seal equipment, shrink wrap machinery, forklifts, and related warehouse infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and dependable equipment performance in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires hands-on maintenance expertise, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and the ability to interpret schematics and work orders.