Industrial Maintenance Technician

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for over 50 years. Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority.

If you are looking for a career where you make a difference with over 1,000 team players, please read on.

1st Shift Level C Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pay: $28.00-$32.00/hr

Schedule: 5:30a-2:00p Monday-Friday

Job Purpose

The Level C Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packaging and warehouse equipment at Quality Packaging. This includes horizontal form-fill-seal machines, shrink wrap tunnels, forklifts, stretch wrappers, and registered bundle wrappers, as well as handling general building and electrical maintenance. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, timely response to maintenance issues, and effective communication across various channels (phone, email, and in person).

Key Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers).
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair batteries and chargers.
• Conduct minor welding, brazing, soldering, and fabrication tasks as required.
• Address mechanical damage to warehouse infrastructure, including racking, flooring, and piping.
• Interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform scheduled maintenance and service tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Operate mechanical hand tools and measurement instruments (tape measures, micrometers, etc.).
• Support production efficiency by ensuring minimal downtime through prompt maintenance actions.
• Comply with OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Technical Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with high-voltage systems, including 480V 3-phase motors.
• Multi-disciplinary repair experience (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo motors and drives, encoders, and equipment timing.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems, sensors (photo eyes, proximity sensors), and logic software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  
  
  

Professional Attributes

• Customer Service Orientation: Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
• Flexibility: Ability to shift priorities and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-Motivation: Capable of working independently and taking initiative in troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to personal and team safety following company protocols and OSHA regulations.
  
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant hands-on maintenance experience in a production or packaging environment.
• Some college coursework is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal) is a plus.
  
  
  

About Pro Pac And Qual Pac

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e-commerce, retail and wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby and craft, automotive, electronics, pet, cosmetic industries, and many more.

We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso, and Brownsville, TX; and additional contract packaging / fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.

Come join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals who are dedicated to offering superior products and services to those we serve!

Visit us at https://www.propac.com/.