Maintenance Technician, 1st shift, 7am-3pm

Avery Dennison•Fitchburg, MA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facilities, including planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repairs. The position supports manufacturing and facilities operations to keep equipment and facilities in working order. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The hiring range is $32–$40. The technician works safely, diagnoses equipment and electrical-system failures, performs repairs and installations, troubleshoots automated production lines using PLCs, and helps prepare new equipment for operation. The role also includes preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, housekeeping, process-improvement efforts, and support for production teams, engineers, and coworkers. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of previous experience.
Certifications in specialty areas as applicable, or ability to obtain any licenses necessary to perform the job within the specified timing.
Electrical certification or training, or three to five years of experience.
PLC certification or training, or three to five years of experience.
Interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical and technical skills, and logical problem-solving ability.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
Ability to work independently, safely, and in a timely manner.
Motivation toward productivity improvements, safety, and quality awareness.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD proficiency.
Associate degree or higher in manufacturing or electrical disciplines.
Proficiency using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to their root cause.

Responsibilities

Work safely with regard to self, coworkers, and manufacturing systems.
Locate and diagnose failures, troubleshoot equipment, and replace defective components using standard equipment, drawings, diagrams, manuals, specifications, prints, and instructions.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems, production machines, and related equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair equipment used to generate, distribute, and utilize electrical energy; test circuits and install or replace power, lighting, electronic, and control circuits.
Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions; inspect circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding; and test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
Repair complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems, and alarms.
Use schematics, drawings, layouts, and other specifications to locate and diagnose problems in electrical systems and equipment.
Use PLCs to troubleshoot faults in automated lines, determine their causes, and identify corrective measures.
Develop acceptable fixes to return equipment to operation promptly.
Assist engineers in diagnosing problems and recommending corrective action.
Inspect and maintain shop equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Prepare new machines and production equipment for operation.
Follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime related to repairs and maintenance.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow safety policies.
Perform housekeeping and waste-removal tasks in the department and assist other areas as needed.
Review processes and identify improvements to product and process quality while reducing waste, rework, and non-value-added work.
Support team members in meeting department and site goals, participate in team decision-making, and assist with projects and special requests.
Support production in producing quality materials that meet or exceed client needs.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.