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Maintenance Technician - (SACMI) Closure Line

12/8/2025

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of high-speed compression molding and lining equipment. This includes performing preventive maintenance, conducting inspections, and responding to equipment malfunctions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Western Container Corporation is a high performance company dedicated to being the premier manufacturer of PET containers for the Coca-Cola Bottling System. The company was established in 1979 by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers who acted on the long-term need to offer a central distribution point and a reliable source of high quality low-cost plastic bottles. Since the Company's inception, Western Container Corporation has made a primary commitment to maintain its position on the cutting edge of technological advances and to achieve production volumes sufficient to ensure stability of supplies of raw materials. Of primary importance is the Company's commitment to maintaining close ties and collaborations with equipment manufacturers. This commitment has resulted in Western Container leadership during industry advances in both blow molding and injection technology with Western Container maintaining highly efficient plants that employ state-of-the art technology. Additionally, the Company strives to enhance shareholder value by ensuring a dependable source of high quality, low cost plastic bottles. It is this history that allows us to meet the challenges we face today with optimism for a bright future. Above all, Western Container Corporation continues to build on its commitment to our culture which includes excellence and steadfastly confirming the Company philosophy to strive forward guaranteeing the best quality and service at the least cost and providing a continuing assurance of supply. Western Container Corporation is 100% owned by Coca-Cola bottlers.

About the Role

Description

A SACMI Closure Line Maintenance Technician's duties involve ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of the high-speed compression molding (CCM) and lining equipment. This role requires a blend of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and lubrication tasks on all production equipment (CCM machines, chillers, compressors, etc.) to minimize downtime and extend machinery life.
Conduct routine inspections of machinery and systems to identify potential problems before they escalate into major failures.
Use predictive maintenance tools (like SACMI's Alarm Analyzer) to monitor machine health and analyze alarm trends.
Respond rapidly to emergency breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions during production.
Dismantle, repair, or replace broken or malfunctioning components, including drives, motors, belts, pumps, and valves.
Troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic issues, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and control systems (PLCs, sensors, etc.)
Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
Prepares reports documenting work performed.
Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
Fabricates and welds basic steel projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills

· Works well independently and with others· Good communication skills

· Organized with attention to detail· Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

· Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment

Education and Experience:

· HS Diploma/GED Required. Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted

· Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods standing and walking

· Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery

· Must be able to visually inspect machines

Key Skills

Mechanical SkillsElectrical SkillsHydraulic SkillsPneumatic SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailContinuous ImprovementTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceInspectionEmergency ResponseFabricationWeldingOrganizational SkillsTeamwork