Maintenance Technician - Martinsville, VA Apply Now Description/Job Summary

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

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: 

$20-$32/hourly 

Job Purpose

Set up, adjust, and maintain equipment to facilitate the highest possible production quality

Job Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment.  Plan for and take corrective action when problems occurReview production schedule to organize regular maintenanceEnsure machine productivity and quality after repairs, changeovers, and extended down timeAssist in clearing machine jamsTest equipment to verify proper working orderPerform quality checks using gauges, instruments and proper forms.  Check finished product for visual defectsCheck and inspect assigned equipment during preventative maintenance. Reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate actionExamine defects and spoilage for possible causes and take appropriate action when possibleAnalysis of production delays.  Summarize causes on daily production reportDirect line operators, packers, and service personnel, such as lift truck operators, in details of daily schedule, standard operating procedures and requirementsNotify maintenance supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, if applicableNotify maintenance supervisor of quality issues and supply needsInstruct and/or direct any maintenance trainees assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read, use and understand gauges, tools and instruments relating to product quality and equipment repairHigh mental and visual effort requiredAbility to perform basic math skills including, but not limited to:  Addition, Subtraction, Division, and MultiplicationWillingness to work rotating shifts on a continuous seven-day cycleExceptional problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to effectively use hand tools and trade type toolsHigh sense of urgencyAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to speak and write English fluently   

Education

High school diploma or equivalentSuccessful completion of three-year formal training program

Experience

Satisfactory work record, as determined by plant training committee1-3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting

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.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.