Maintenance Technician I

Barrett Distribution Centers•Franklin, MA

11d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I reports to the Safety and Facility Maintenance Manager and performs ongoing facility maintenance, including maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery. The role supports safe, efficient equipment operation, conducts repairs and preventive maintenance, maintains building systems and infrastructure, and records maintenance activities. The compensation range is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
Experience demonstrating the ability to operate power tools, hand tools, and electronic meters.
Basic carpentry skills, including drywall, painting, patching, and installation.
Basic plumbing skills involving air, gas, oil, water, tubing, and hose.
Basic electrical wiring repair and installation skills, including repairing and replacing light fixtures and power outlets.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent time-management skills, a proven ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in industrial maintenance, equipment mechanics, millwright work, or the electromechanical field strongly preferred.
Current understanding, knowledge, and experience with automated production and packaging machinery and HMIs strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English skills preferred.
Knowledge of the European metric system strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert on facility-specific machinery and equipment, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, circuit board, sensor, belt and drive, and motor systems.
Prepare equipment and machinery for operation according to protocols and procedures, and perform regular technical testing to assess safety and efficiency.
Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment according to diagrams, sketches, manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Conduct quality assessments, schedule repairs, and develop preventive maintenance procedures.
Collect machine-operation data and suggest actions to reduce downtime.
Maintain current knowledge and experience with automated production and packaging machinery and HMIs.
Identify replacement parts and order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
Maintain inventory records for equipment and supplies.
Perform routine maintenance on building systems and apply preventive measures to reduce future problems.
Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, such as drywall, painting, doors, and other building fixtures.
Operate machinery, equipment, and tools, including saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses, and hand tools.
Repair facility machinery, including conveyors, fans, lights, desks, and workstations.
Perform minor repairs and maintain buildings and infrastructure, including HVAC, lighting, and plumbing.
Repair and maintain building perimeter structures, including stairs and doors.
Record maintenance and repair activities and environmental material-handling data in the identified database.
Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and safety.
Operate a powered industrial vehicle as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.