Industrial Maintenance Tech (12 HR Day)

Sherman, TX

Full time

R21676

Location Address:

4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090

Work Shift:

12hr - A Shift 7a-7:30p Sherman SPLIT (United States of America)

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, blow molding machinery, packaging systems, utilities, and facility equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient manufacturing operations. The technician will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues while maintaining compliance with all safety, quality, and food safety standards.

This position requires a hands-on maintenance professional with a strong industrial mechanical background who can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Schedule

Shift: Day ShiftHours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PMSchedule: Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Week Example:

• Week 1: Work Monday-Tuesday, Off Wednesday-Thursday, Work Friday-Sunday

• Week 2: Off Monday-Tuesday, Work Wednesday-Thursday, Off Friday-Sunday

This position provides every other weekend off while offering a consistent 12-hour schedule.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety policies, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe maintenance practices.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related issues.

• Install, adjust, maintain, and repair blow molding equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, compressors, chillers, and ancillary systems.

• Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes to minimize production downtime.

• Perform equipment changeovers, tooling changes, and machine setup activities as needed.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, rebuild, and replace pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, gearboxes, bearings, and drive components.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams.

• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities within the CMMS system.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

• Assist with installation and startup of new equipment and facility projects.

• Perform welding, fabrication, and repair work as required.

• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and other mobile equipment in a safe manner when authorized.

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve equipment issues.

• Maintain an organized and clean work environment in accordance with GMP, SQF, BRC, and company standards.

• Work overtime, weekends, holiday coverage, and emergency call-ins as business needs require.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical maintenance background with demonstrated preventive maintenance experience.

• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, technical documentation, and maintenance instructions.

• Basic computer skills and experience entering maintenance records electronically.

• Must provide and maintain own basic maintenance tools.

• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe industrial maintenance practices.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule and demonstrate shift flexibility during operational transitions.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with several of the following qualifications will be strongly preferred:

• Blow molding equipment experience.

• Plastics manufacturing experience.

• Electrical troubleshooting experience using VOM/multimeters.

• PLC troubleshooting and/or programming experience.

• Trade school certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Technology.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

• SQF, BRC, food manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing experience.

• Experience maintaining and repairing high-speed packaging equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

• Welding experience including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.

• Experience using precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, rulers, and tape measures.

• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience.

• Millwright experience.

• CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) experience.

• HVAC, industrial refrigeration, or chiller maintenance experience.

• Experience servicing industrial compressed air systems.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.

• Forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack operating experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work from ladders, elevated work platforms, and confined spaces when needed.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.

• Ability to distinguish colors, read gauges, and interpret equipment displays and indicators.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing production environment with moving mechanical equipment.

• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and vibration.

• Regular use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other required safety equipment.

• Work may involve exposure to industrial electrical systems, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, and rotating machinery.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance

• Drive Value Creation

• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs

• Focus on the Customer

• Act with Humility

• Treat others with Dignity and Respect

• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!

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Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments.

With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.