Maintenance Technician – Packaging Equipment
Keep Machines Running. Power Production. Drive Reliability.
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team and help keep operations at International Packaging (IPI) running at peak performance. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain and repair production and packaging equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventative maintenance that keeps production flowing efficiently to meet expected run rates.
You’ll work closely with the Production and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime, ensure safety, and support continuous improvement across the facility. This position is ideal for someone who takes initiative, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in making sure everything runs smoothly.
About Us
For nearly five decades, International Packaging (IPI) has been a trusted partner in creating successful promotional packaging and marketing programs. From ingenuity that makes a difference to innovation that solves problems, we deliver start-to-finish solutions that help our clients achieve impactful results.
Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence — empowering every team member to make a difference.
Our Core Values
At IPI, how we show up defines who we are:
- Character: Positive, Honest, Authentic
- Service: Caring, Helpful, Respectful
- Excellence: Proactive, Solutions-Focused, Collaborative
If these values describe you, you’ll feel right at home here.
Position Details
- Position Type: Full-Time (On-site)
- Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
- Schedule: 1st Shift (6:00 am-2:30 pm) or 2nd Shift (2:00 pm- 10:30 pm); with overtime as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation:
- $24.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits include:
- Medical Coverage: ICHRA medical options through Zorro
- Employer-Paid Benefits: Dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage provided by IPI
- Health Support: Company-provided Kivara medical subsidy for general health needs (not a replacement for medical insurance)
- Voluntary Benefits: Accident, critical illness, and additional supplemental coverage options
- Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
Schedule & Overtime Expectations
- This role is primarily scheduled during assigned shift hours. From time to time, business needs may require work during evenings, weekends, or overtime periods to support production demands, peak workloads, or client commitments.
What You’ll Do
Maintenance & Repair
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on packaging machinery, production lines, and facility systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues to identify root causes and implement timely corrective actions.
- Adjust, calibrate, and replace machine parts to minimize downtime and ensure quality performance.
- Assist with installation and setup of new equipment, upgrades, and process improvements.
Operational Support
- Support production changeovers to ensure equipment is properly set up and operating efficiently to meet expected run rates.
- Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Leadership teams to prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify, create, and maintain capital equipment, repair parts, and preventative maintenance plans.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and communication between shifts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for increased uptime, quality, and efficiency.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout and OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Participate in safety training and initiatives to promote a culture of proactive safety awareness.
Who You Are
You’re dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. You enjoy being part of a team that values precision, accountability, and trust.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive and adaptable in solving problems and supporting others.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or printing environment.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and work orders.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
- 5+ years of maintenance experience with packaging or print equipment.
- Experience with flow wrappers, labeling machines, and vision systems.
- Experience with Campbell Wrappers/SASIBS, Syntegons, BVM's, Paper/Card (Friction Feeder), and Rotary Feeders.
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching.
- Comfortable working around machinery and in moderate heat or noise.
- PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection required in designated areas.
Why Join International Packaging
At IPI, every role matters. Our Maintenance Technicians are critical to keeping operations efficient, reliable, and safe. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your technical expertise and proactive mindset make a daily impact.
We believe in empowering our people, rewarding reliability, and celebrating excellence. If you’re ready to take ownership, solve challenges, and keep our production running at its best, we’d love to meet you.
Ready to Apply?
Join International Packaging and help us build what’s next — where precision, performance, and people come together to deliver excellence every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and work orders?
- Do you have experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical troubleshooting?
- Do you have maintenance experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or printing environment?
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 (Required)
Work Location: In person
