Machine Maintenance Mechanic - Technician

Louis M Gerson Co Inc•Middleborough, MA

10d•$28 - $45

About The Position

GERSON is seeking a full-time Machine Maintenance Mechanic – Technician to maintain and repair complex, high-speed automated converting equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment using PLC and traditional mechanical controls across processes including ultrasonic assembly, computer-vision inspection, web and tension controls, rotary die-cutting, hot-melt gluing, and in-line packaging. The position is on the night shift, Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.; a day shift schedule of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. is also listed. The technician performs scheduled and routine preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, and repairs. They use electromechanical knowledge and technical documentation to inspect, adjust, replace, and recondition components; identify and address production equipment malfunctions; coordinate part fabrication and supplier solutions; collaborate with manufacturers’ technical support; and document and communicate maintenance work and equipment issues across shifts. The role also includes other duties requiring similar skills and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience repairing complex electromechanical systems.
Experience repairing production machinery.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Ability to use multiple tools to make mechanical repairs.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to perform basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to use lift and hoisting equipment.
Motivated self-starter.
Good communication skills.
Punctuality and commitment to working the scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Certification as a Mechanical Technician or similar is highly preferred.
Ability to operate a forklift and pass forklift qualification testing is preferred.
Knowledge of electronics and PLC controls and strong mechanical diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and routine preventive maintenance and equipment overhauls according to manufacturer specifications and company protocols.
Use knowledge of electromechanical systems and technical documentation to repair, adjust, replace, and recondition component parts, including motors, gears, belts, and pneumatics.
Diagnose production equipment malfunctions by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments; determine remedial steps.
Disassemble machines to locate and evaluate defective parts; inspect and test parts to determine whether they can be reconditioned or must be replaced.
Notify the Machinist Technician of parts that need fabrication or machining, describing the required part and sketching dimensions and tolerances.
Identify third-party parts suppliers and communicate required dimensions and tolerances, cost, and delivery time.
Collaborate with manufacturers’ technical support teams to investigate performance issues and communicate the problem and proposed solutions.
Use a variety of precision test and measuring equipment.
Document repairs and preventive maintenance work.
Document and communicate production-line equipment issues and repair work to maintain continuity between shifts.
Perform other duties requiring similar skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions.