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HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION

Machine Operator

York, PA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

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 ...

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Infographic showing various Hood Container job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,465 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Maintenance Technician (Days) - Corrugated Packaging Industry

HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION

Chicago, IL • On-site

$32 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Hood Container rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

94th of 121 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

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

Who We’re Looking For

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with direct corrugator experience to support our Chicago operation. This role is critical to keeping the corrugator running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. We are looking for someone who has worked hands-on with corrugators in a corrugated packaging environment—not general maintenance only.

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

What You BringRequired Experience & Education

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum 3 years of 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.

Technical Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of corrugator 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 (-20°F to 125°F), and heights up to 38 feet.

  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: $32.00–$38.00/hour plus full benefits
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  • 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.



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