Maintenance Technician ( 2nd Shift)

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday, 3p- 11pm)

Who We’re Looking For

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Tampa, Florida Location.

What You’ll Do

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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

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Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-related issues such as drives, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, glue systems, steam systems, and controls.

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Diagnose breakdowns under production pressure and restore equipment quickly and safely.

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Read and interpret schematics, electrical prints, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and PLC-related documentation.

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Work with AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and PLC-controlled corrugator equipment.

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Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend long-term fixes.

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Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.

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Partner with operations to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.

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Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

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(Preferred) Support vision systems, glue control systems, and automation tied to machine operations.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Preferred Experience & Education

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High school diploma or GED required.

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Hands-on maintenance experience required

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Experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience nice to have

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OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Technical Skills

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Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

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Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.

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Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.

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Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and PLC-controlled machinery.

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Comfortable using power tools and performing welding, basic fabrication, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.

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Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Physical & Work Requirements

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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

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Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead.

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Comfortable working around moving machinery, heat, cold, and heights.

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Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container

Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

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Team-Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.

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Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Ready to make an impact on critical corrugator operations? Apply today.

Competitive Pay | Robust Benefits | Company Sponsored Training | Quarterly Bonus