Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) $31.00/hr

Atkore•New Bedford, MA

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Duchaine facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role ensures the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and fabrication. The mechanic works with motors, pneumatic tools and systems, conveyor systems, production machinery, and plant infrastructure, while following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, engineering specifications, and safety procedures. The role includes identifying equipment problems, dismantling and repairing devices, measuring and adjusting parts, fabricating repair components, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The mechanic also communicates preventive maintenance practices to production workers, prepares reports and required paperwork, documents work for continuity across teams, and complies with Atkore safety and environmental policies, including the Life Saving Rules and LOTO program. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The mechanic must be flexible to work other shifts for critical tasks and comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs. The stated good-faith estimate of pay is $31.00 per hour; placement may depend on qualifications and other factors. The position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment; vocational trade education may count as two years of experience, and Atkore production experience or internal Maintenance training may count toward the experience requirement.
Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure, including building and grounds.
Experience troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
Technical understanding of diagrams and schematics.
Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting using an electrical meter.
Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic welding and brazing skills and understanding of general hand and power tools.
Basic plumbing skills with plastic, copper, and steel materials.
Completion of internal safety and environmental policies and certifications is mandatory.
Self-motivation to drive timely repairs of production equipment to meet customer expectations.
Full understanding of and compliance with Atkore’s LOTO program.
Ability to read and write English to complete reports and compliance reports.
Flexibility to work other shifts to complete critical tasks.
Ability to comply with daily and weekend overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locate equipment problems by observing machinery in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices, remove defective parts, and use hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools to inspect and repair equipment.
Inspect used parts and determine dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts using basic machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Check and maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies, and request needed items from the storeroom or Maintenance Supervisors.
Use maintenance resources and supplies appropriately.
Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
Prepare maintenance reports, collect and summarize information, and complete required job paperwork.
Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Document and communicate work actions, irregularities, and continuing needs across work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with procedures, rules, regulations, and internal safety and environmental policies.
Follow Atkore Life Saving Rules and contribute to team results using the operating principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation.
Manage preventive maintenance of machines, maintain master data for assigned locations, and develop and drive best practices as role responsibilities progress.