Maintenance Specialist I - 1st Shift (7AM - 3:30PM)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A.W. Chesterton is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Specialist I to perform maintenance, routine repairs, improvements, and inspections on plant equipment, support systems, and facilities. The role uses machine shop equipment, hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and tools for metal fabrication, carpentry, and welding. The position works under direct supervision and requires collaboration with senior staff and other team members, as well as the ability to work independently when needed. This is an on-site role on the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Consistent, regular, and punctual attendance is essential. The role is subject to the company’s On-Call Policy and may require availability outside scheduled hours to support business needs. Employees work in a manufacturing shop environment with hazards including heat, noise, chemicals, and other unpleasant conditions. Required protective clothing includes steel-toe shoes and safety glasses. Some assigned tasks may require participation in the Medical Surveillance Program. The targeted pay range is $24–$25 per hour, depending on experience. Final pay depends on factors including qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, location, and budget. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and applicable medical surveillance requirements.

Requirements

High school or trade school education, or equivalent experience.
One to three years of manufacturing-environment experience is preferred.
Ability to work under direct supervision and both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn from senior-level staff.
Ability to operate hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and verniers.
General working knowledge of maintenance equipment.
Ability to use moderate or complex judgment and logical thinking while following safety regulations.
Basic math, comprehension, and computer skills.
Ability to understand specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
Ability to shift priorities and multitask.
Ability to perform continuous tasks of a highly physical nature; the posting states that physical restrictions are not allowed for this position.
Manual dexterity, agility, mobility, and strength; ability to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and reach as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds with human or mechanical assistance.
Ability to work in uncomfortable conditions, including extreme heat, noise, cold, rain, snow, unpleasant odors, and chemicals.
Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop-floor environment and wear required protective clothing, including steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
Ability to obtain a power industrial truck (forklift) operator license.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and required close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform basic electrical, mechanical, metal fabrication, carpentry, or related work on plant facilities and machinery using hand and power tools.
Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify necessary maintenance or repairs and report findings to the supervisor.
Assist with testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of industrial machinery.
Construct office or other workspace areas as required.
Maintain or improve interior and exterior facility structures.
Perform other duties required for facility maintenance.
Assist licensed plumbers, electricians, and other tradespeople as needed.
Perform snow removal and general groundskeeping.
Enter records in the computer CMM work order system.
Maintain consistent, regular, and punctual attendance.
Be available outside scheduled hours when required under the On-Call Policy.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” access to withdraw up to 30% of earned daily wages the day after work.
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program.
BCBS medical coverage.
Delta Dental coverage.
401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution.
Paid time off including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer.
Vision insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
HSA and FSA options for additional medical costs.
Parental leave for mothers and fathers.
“Grandternity” leave for new grandparents.
Hiring referral bonuses up to $3,000 for select roles.
Legal services.
Pet insurance.
Chesterton relief fund for employees in need.
Other fringe benefits.