Maintenance Specialist I

A.W. Chesterton Company • Groveland, MA

5d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist I is an entry-level, on-site position responsible for maintenance, routine repairs, improvements, and inspections of facility equipment and support systems. The role uses equipment and skills including machine shop equipment, hand tools, electrical testing, metal fabrication, carpentry, and welding. Employees work under direct supervision while performing tasks independently and as part of a team, and may assist licensed tradespeople. The position may require availability outside scheduled hours under the company’s On-Call Policy.

Requirements

• High school or trade school education, or equivalent experience.
• Basic math, comprehension, and computer skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• General working knowledge of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand specifications and blueprint drawings.
• Ability to complete projects using moderate or complex judgment and logical thinking while following safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, learn from senior staff, shift priorities, and multitask.
• Ability to obtain a power industrial truck (forklift) operator license.
• Ability to perform continuous, physically demanding tasks without physical restrictions.
• 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, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear required protective clothing, including steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
• Must successfully pass a background check and applicable medical surveillance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, improve, and inspect facility equipment, support systems, machinery, and the facility.
• Perform basic electrical, mechanical, metal fabrication, carpentry, and related work using hand and power tools.
• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections and report necessary maintenance or repairs to the supervisor.
• Assist with testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of industrial machinery.
• Construct office or other workspace areas as needed and maintain or improve facility interiors and exteriors.
• Assist licensed plumbers, electricians, and other tradespeople as needed.
• Remove snow and perform general groundskeeping.
• Enter records in the computer CMM work order system.
• Maintain consistent, regular, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties required for facility maintenance.

Benefits

• Earned-wage access: withdraw up to 30% of earned daily wages the next day after working.
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program.
• BCBS medical coverage.
• Delta Dental coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution.
• PTO, 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.
• 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.
• Potential additional incentive compensation, depending on the position’s level or function; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED