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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: 

The hourly wage for this position is $38.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Shift Hours:1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift is available for this position. 

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm + $0.65 shift differential pay
• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Friday 10:30pm - 6:30am + $0.85 shift differential pay

(Note:  Training for this position will be on 3rd Shift: Sunday – Friday; 10:30pm - 6:30am + $0.85 shift differential pay during training.  The training period is up to 6 months).

Sign-On Bonus:

$2000 paid in two installments. The first installment of $500 would be paid on the pay cycle following the employee’s completion of 30 days of employment.  The remaining $1500 would be paid on the pay cycle after the employee reaches 6 months of active employment. 

Summary:

Performs troubleshooting and repair on electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Assist with the servicing and repairing of more complex equipment. Complies with applicable regulations and the department’s Safety program.

Essential Functions:

• Performs troubleshooting and repair on electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic mechanical systems.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Check and inspect assigned equipment during preventative maintenance. Reports findings to management.
• Performs corrections on electrical issues through knowledge of drives and PLCs. 
• Ensure machine productivity and quality after repairs, changeovers, and extended down time.
• Complete work orders and update maintenance tracking system.
• Respond quickly to issues or concerns that may put employees at risk for injury, to include rectifying immediate dangers.    
• Communicate existing and potential issues with group leaders/maintenance manager.

Education:

Minimum High School diploma or GED and electrical apprenticeship and/or vocational school/technology certificate in electricity.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of electrical technical hands-on experience including wiring automation machine control panels and PLCs.
• Must have a good working knowledge of electricity and troubleshooting electrical issues including 480 volts.
• Ability to troubleshoot control circuits, motors, motor control circuits, and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics and apply NEC requirements.
• Ability to use appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Ability to read, use and understand gauges, tools and instruments relating to product quality and equipment repair.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have sound knowledge and experience in Industrial Maintenance environment with repair and troubleshooting machine issues and breakdowns along with general maintenance.
• Must have a good working knowledge of mechanics and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Must have experience in welding with MIG and/or arc welder.
• Must have a good working knowledge in hydraulic, pneumatic, pumps, valves, cylinders, conveyors, etc.
• Forklifts and scissor lift driving experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Lathe operation experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Must have organization and housekeeping skills.
• Must have good communication skills throughout all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, overtime and weekends as required.

Functional Success Drivers:

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Training and Development
• Communication (Oral & Written)
• Patience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

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.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.

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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

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.