Maintenance technician in Sumter, South Carolina at Hood Container Corporation

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–03:00 p.m.)

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, SC operation. This role is critical to keeping the corrugator running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.

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

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

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

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Hands-on maintenance experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience required.

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

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot live production equipment.

• Solid understanding of electrical testing, meters, and schematics.

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

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

• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

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

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

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

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

• 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