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Must-Have Skills:High-speed automated packaging equipment troubleshooting and repairMechanical troubleshooting, calibration, alignment, and machine setupPLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley & Siemens)Pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, and automation systemsFood manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing experiencePreventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairsCMMS experienceGMP, HACCP, SQF, and LOTO compliance Job Summary: We are seeking a Packaging Automation Technician to support high-speed automated packaging equipment in a food or CPG manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and optimizing packaging machinery to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment including cartoners, flow wrappers, HFFS/VFFS systems, tray sealers, conveyors, servo-driven equipment, and pneumatic systems. Job Duties:Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed packaging equipment and automated production linesPerform preventive maintenance, changeovers, machine setup, calibration, alignment, and timing adjustmentsSupport packaging equipment including:CartonersFlow wrappersHFFS/VFFS systemsTray sealersConveyorsTroubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, servo motor, and basic electrical systemsOptimize machine performance, packaging line efficiency, and equipment reliabilityRead schematics, technical drawings, and OEM manualsUtilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and repairsSupport GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) complianceAssist with equipment installation, startup, and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred2+ years of experience maintaining high-speed packaging equipment in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturingStrong mechanical troubleshooting and automation experienceExperience with pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, conveyors, and automated packaging systemsBasic PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)Ability to read schematics and technical manualsWelding/fabrication experience is a plusAbility to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Meet Your Recruiter Sheila Herring Technical Recruitersherring@sterling-engineering.comConnect on LinkedIn Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. 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