Repair Technician

Signode Industrial Group; Rainbow City (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness perks

Job summary

Signode Industrial Group in Rainbow City, Alabama, is seeking a technician to repair and test strapping tools. You'll be responsible for diagnosing tool problems and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of mechanical and technical troubleshooting experience. The company offers competitive hourly pay of $18.00 – $19.00, based on your experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness perks.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Mechanical / Technical troubleshooting / Assembly background preferred.
• Must diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and battery-operated tooling and machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and test strapping tools to meet specifications.
• Diagnose tool operating problems and determine repair issues.
• Disassemble unit, clean components, and replace worn parts.
• Produce average of 5 repairs and 7 labor hours per day.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Team Player

Results Oriented

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic test equipment

Power wrench

Power drill

Power grinder

Electronic Tensile test fixture

Tapping drill

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $18.00 – $19.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Shift

Monday – Friday 6:00 – 2:30 pm or 7:00 – 3:30 pm

Summary

Perform duties to repair and test strapping tools to meet manufacturer specifications and prepare data for repair estimate. Most importantly, safety is the number one goal while performing any work in the facility.

Essential Functions

• Work from work order forms, product operation parts, and safety manual instructions.
• Pull work order forms and enter repair tech information into the computer and check for special customer instructions before planning repair needs.
• Diagnose tool operating problems and check on applicable test unit to analyze and determine repair issues.
• Disassemble unit, clean components and parts and check for worn, damaged and possibly defective parts.
• Enter the work order parts needed for repair from the bar code sheet or product manual for the product you are working on and check the price of repair and if the cost is not over 50% of the price of a new tool, then send the parts list to the parts department so the order can be filled.
• If the repair is over 50% of the cost of a new tool STOP the repair and proceed with an estimate for final approval from the customer or sales.
• Once the repair is determined to be okay for finalization retrieve the parts from the parts department and proceed with final assembly and testing.
• At this point any comments that point out irregularities that the customer or sales should see need to be added to the work order under the comment section. Any highly unusual issues should be reviewed with the Group Leader or Plant Manager.
• Tool and final work order packing slip from the parts department should be taken to the shipping area and packaged for shipment.
• All fully trained repair technicians are required to produce enough repairs that will average out to 5 tools and 7 labor hours per day by the end of each month.
• All repair technicians will be required to use pneumatic test equipment, power wrench, power drill, power grinder, high heat propane torch, electronic Tensile test fixture, tapping drill, and computer for diagnostic checks on battery tools and a wide variety of hand tools.
• Follow all safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• 2 years of Mechanical / Technical troubleshooting / Assembly background preferred.
• Must have good troubleshooting skills and have a mechanical aptitude to help in diagnosing and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, and battery‑operated tooling and machine systems.

Functional Success Drivers

• Independence
• Results Oriented
• Team Player

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment‑based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...'