Maintenance Technician - Mechanical, Night Shift (3day/12-hour)

Join a Team Driven by Values:

Southern Champion Tray is more than a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging; we are a community-driven team that is rooted in our core values. Located in the vibrant city of Chattanooga, TN, SCT has been setting the standard for quality and innovation in the packaging industry. Our commitment to integrity, service, relationships, and resourcefulness is not just about doing business—it's about fostering a culture where our employees grow and thrive alongside the company.

At Southern Champion Tray (SCT), we don't just work, we embody our core values in every task we undertake:

Trustworthy: We believe in integrity and transparency, where our actions match our words in all our relationships.

Servant-Hearted: We empower our team to serve, not just our customers, but also each other, our suppliers, and the community.

Relational: We foster a nurturing environment that thrives on compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.

Resourceful: We're dedicated to strategic insourcing, creating solutions from within and applying our knowledge to future opportunities.

Primary Responsibility:

The Class A Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, piping, electrical, and electronic systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Machine Inspection: Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions, including testing machinery and equipment.

• Malfunction Diagnosis: Listen for unusual sounds and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.

• Work Scheduling: Schedule work efficiently to maximize task completion, minimize plant disruption, reduce unscheduled downtime, lower costs, and improve plant efficiency.

• Equipment Repair: Dismantle defective machines and equipment, installing new or repaired parts.

• Maintenance: Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.

• Electrical Work: Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

• Equipment Wear: Look for visible wear or defects on machinery daily.

• Pipe Systems: Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

• Machine Tools: Set up and operate machine tools such as drill press, band saw, and grinder to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

• Welding: Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

• Safety: Follow all safety-related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and maintain a clean work environment according to the 5S system.

• Operator Training: Support the teaching, training, and development of Operators in mechanical skill sets, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school, or one year of related manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Language Skills: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, write legibly in English, and communicate clearly in English.

• Mathematical Skills: Able to perform basic math functions and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Certifications: Must become a Certified Forklift operator in accordance with SCT training.

Commitment and Availability: