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Maintenance technician

Hood Container Corporation
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (Monday – Friday, 11p- 7am)

Who We’re Looking For

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Sumter, South Carolina operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugate equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair corrugate-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 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 issues and recommend long-term fixes.
  • Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
  • Partner with operations to improve machine 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 machine operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You BringPreferred Experience & Education

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Hands-on maintenance experience required
  • Experience in a corrugated packaging plant, with direct corrugator experience nice to have
  • OR a relevant technical degree, certification, or completed apprenticeship may substitute for experience.

Technical Skills

  • 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.

Physical & Work Requirements

  • 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.

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container

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

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