Maintenance Technician 1st Shift Mon-Fri 5am-3:30pm

Who We’re Looking For

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team on 1st shift in Louisville, KY. If you're a proactive problem solver with strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and general maintenance tasks across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, following established safety and operational procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work with variable speed AC/DC drives, servo motion controls, encoders, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities using the plant’s system.
• Continuously improve machine reliability and maintenance procedures.
• Follow OSHA and Hood Container safety standards, including energy isolation protocols.
• Work with vision and robotic systems (a plus).
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What You Bring

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing setting (corrugated/packaging experience is a plus).

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience reading electrical meters and schematics.
• Proficiency with power tools, welding, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document maintenance work accurately.

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and overhead work.
• Work in environments with moving machinery, extreme temperatures (-20°F to 125°F), and at heights up to 38 feet.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Learn more at www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy. 
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry:  Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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 decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!