Eden Foods
Can Seamer Technician/ Mechanic
Eaton, Indiana•Full-time
$38 - $40 hourly
$38 - $40 hourly
About the Job
Can Seamer Repair Technician / Mechanic
Meridian Foods | Eaton, Indiana
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-Site
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-Site
Position Overview:
Meridian Foods is seeking an experienced Can Seamer Repair Technician / Mechanic to join our maintenance and production team in Eaton, Indiana.
This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding industrial can-seaming equipment to ensure reliable production operations, minimize downtime, and maintain established quality and safety standards.
Our facility operates Angelus 59P and Continental 2004 can seamers. We are looking for a skilled mechanical technician with strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with industrial canning equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild industrial can-seaming equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair seaming rolls, chucks, lifter assemblies, base plates, and related mechanical components.
- Perform double-seam inspections and equipment adjustments to maintain established quality specifications.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, component replacement, timing adjustments, and mechanical inspections.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize production interruptions.
- Support equipment changeovers, calibration, and production line improvements.
- Use precision measurement tools to evaluate equipment performance and seam integrity.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality personnel to address equipment concerns.
- Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and applicable food safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging, beverage, canning, or food processing environment.
- Direct hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial can-seaming equipment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and adjustment skills.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
- Experience using precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and seam gauges.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and industrial equipment safety practices.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.
- Strong attention to detail, dependability, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts based on production needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Angelus 59P and Continental 2004 can seamers.
- Formal training or certification from a can-seamer manufacturer.
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
- Experience with double-seam evaluation, equipment calibration, and major mechanical overhauls.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform mechanical maintenance activities for extended periods.
- Ability to work in an industrial food manufacturing environment that may include elevated noise levels, wet conditions, and moving machinery.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow workplace safety procedures.
Join Our Team:
Meridian Foods is looking for a dependable, experienced technician who takes pride in maintaining equipment performance, solving mechanical challenges, and supporting efficient food production operations.
If you have the technical experience and mechanical expertise needed to maintain industrial can-seaming equipment, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today to join the Meridian Foods team in Eaton, Indiana. Send resumes to tevans@edenfoods.com
Meridian Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.