Maintenance Mechanic II - 2nd Shift

Pelican•South Deerfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Products is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic II at its South Deerfield, Massachusetts facility. This role performs a wide variety of maintenance duties to repair and maintain production equipment and facilities, using skills applicable to welding, maintenance, and building trades. The position works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern time. The Maintenance Mechanic installs, erects, and disassembles equipment; performs electrical, piping, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and other maintenance tasks; conducts preventive maintenance; and diagnoses and corrects mechanical problems on manufacturing machines. The role also includes welding and routine machine operations, minor building repairs, maintaining records and a clean, safe work area, and assisting with training Maintenance C associates. The mechanic must follow company policies and safety procedures and report faulty equipment, defective materials, and other questionable conditions. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent specific experience, at least 3–5 years of related experience (preferably in manufacturing), intermediate MIG welding and machining experience, and their own tools. The job requires effective collaboration with employees and outside contractors, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced organization, meeting assigned timeframes, flexibility to work overtime on evenings and weekends, and availability for on-call work as needed. Applicants must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent specific experience.
3–5 years of experience in a related field; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Intermediate experience with MIG welding and machining.
Must have own tools.
Ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels and outside contractors.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Flexibility to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
Ability to be on call as necessary.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.

Responsibilities

Install, erect, or disassemble plant equipment and machines as directed.
Perform electrical, piping, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and other maintenance trades tasks to keep production operating.
Perform welding and routine machine operations as necessary.
Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on molding and plant equipment, including inspecting, oiling, greasing, and adjusting equipment, and refer problems to a supervisor.
Install water and air lines.
Perform minor building repairs or installations.
Diagnose and correct mechanical problems on a variety of manufacturing machines.
Assist in training Maintenance C associates.
Maintain established quality and quantity standards and follow safety precautions and company and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and questionable conditions to proper supervision.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Maintain daily production and other required records.
Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans and holiday pay.
Opportunities to purchase extra vacation.
401(k) plan with immediate match.
Several benefits options, including pet insurance.
Health Savings Account contribution.
Wellness discount program.
Global Mental Wellness Program.
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days.
Peer-to-peer recognition program.
Service recognition program.
Employee discount program on Pelican products, branded apparel, and gear.
Employee referral program.
Onsite gym.
Relaxed and casual work environment.
Regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations.