Maintenance Technician II (Day Shift)

Ardent Mills•Ayer, MA

13d•$31 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and support preventative maintenance at the plant. You will continue to develop intermediate maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed. The role calls for delivering results, earning trust, serving others with care and respect, communicating clearly, adapting to change, prioritizing multiple tasks, and learning and sharing new technology. All work must be carried out reliably, with integrity and compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. This position is based at 35 Nemco Way, Ayer, Massachusetts. It is full-time, with a stated starting pay range of $31.00–$33.00 and a targeted annual incentive of 5% under the OIP bonus plan. The role includes physical work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including elevated areas, and may require personal protective equipment and respiratory protection.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use computer applications effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated proficiency in intermediate-level technical competencies, such as predictive and preventative maintenance, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.
Experience with welding and fabrication.
Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day and climb step and extension ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force when pushing or pulling.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend or stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach at and below shoulder level.
Ability to safely perform physical duties that may involve bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using PPE that may include a dust mask.
Ability to work at elevated areas 4 feet and above using appropriate fall protection.
Must be clean-shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection, so respirators, including N-95 dust masks, can seal properly.

Nice To Haves

CMRT certification.
Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance tasks according to assigned work orders.
Work safely and speak up when safety concerns arise.
Continue learning new skills and developing maintenance expertise.
Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment.
Support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health and dependent savings accounts.
Life and disability programs.
Voluntary benefit programs.
Company-sponsored wellness programs.
Retirement savings with company match.
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee Recognition Program with rewards (RAVE).
Targeted annual OIP bonus of 5%.
Shift differential for eligible employees assigned to and working shifts outside standard business hours.