Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Food Packaging Equipment

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, Indiana, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep production machinery running safely and efficiently on the shop floor. You will diagnose and repair mechanical problems, perform preventative maintenance, weld components, service hydraulic and air piping, and read blueprints and service manuals to access and fix issues.

You will actively support continuous improvement initiatives daily, collaborating with teams to minimize downtime, maximize output, ensure

Responsibilities

• Accurately diagnose and solve mechanical problems as they arise.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment such as production machines, conveyor systems, hydraulics, power transmissions and all mechanical equipment.
• Visually inspects and performs preventative maintenance to machines and equipment.
• Performs welding tasks related to repairing equipment/machinery.
• Follows blueprints, diagrams and service manuals to repair broken parts, realign and adjust mechanical components and to dismantle machines to gain access to the problem areas.
• Works on air and hydraulic pipes on the machines by measuring, cutting, threading and installing new pipe.
• Actively supports and participates in the continuous improvement process.
• All other duties as signed by supervisor.

Job description

Huhtamaki in Hammond, Indiana, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep production machinery running safely and efficiently on the shop floor. You will diagnose and repair mechanical problems, perform preventative maintenance, weld components, service hydraulic and air piping, and read blueprints and service manuals to access and fix issues.

You will actively support continuous improvement initiatives daily, collaborating with teams to minimize downtime, maximize output, ensure