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Maintenance Tech 1
full-time•Saint Francisville
About this role
Position Title: Maintenance Tech 1
Department: Maintenance
Location: St. Francisville, LA
Job Summary
We are seeking a diligent and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is crucial to maintaining smooth operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting the maintenance team in preventing production disruptions. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, eager to learn, and ready to handle a variety of maintenance tasks in a dynamic industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely repair and perform routine maintenance, including lubrication, and cleaning on machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
- Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Support installation and setup of new equipment and machinery.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify potential equipment failures or safety hazards.
- Document maintenance activities and report findings to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance without disrupting operations.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge of paper mill operations.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, with a preference for paper mill environments; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, electrical components, and industrial equipment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, schematics, diagrams, and sketches.
- Extensive knowledge of hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, precision-measuring, and testing instruments used to safely and effectively complete tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
- Ability to observe, identify, and detect mechanical issues through sound and vibration analysis while machinery is in operation.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
Work Conditions
- Exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures typical of a paper mill setting.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Company quarterly incentive compensation plan
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work and wants to be part of a supportive team, apply today!
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely repairing and performing routine maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment. They will assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues and support the installation of new equipment.
About Hood Container Corporation
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.
Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
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What does a Maintenance Tech 1 do at Hood Container Corporation?
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The Maintenance Tech 1 position at Hood Container Corporation is based in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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