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

Avery Dennison • Fitchburg, MA

2d • $32 - $40

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will repair and maintain equipment and facilities through planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repairs. The role supports manufacturing and facilities by keeping equipment in good working order and helping production deliver quality materials. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The hiring range is $32–$40.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of previous experience.
• Specialty-area certifications as applicable, or willingness to obtain required licenses within the specified timeframe.
• Electrical certification or training, or 3–5 years of experience.
• PLC certification or training, or 3–5 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 improvement, 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 oneself, coworkers, and manufacturing systems.
• Locate and diagnose failures, troubleshoot equipment, and replace defective components using equipment documentation and instructions.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems, and production machines, using testing instruments, hand and power tools, and precision-measuring instruments.
• Install, maintain, and repair equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing 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, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems, and alarms.
• Use schematics, drawings, layouts, and specifications to locate and diagnose electrical system or equipment problems.
• Use PLCs to troubleshoot faults in automated lines and determine causes and corrective measures.
• Devise acceptable fixes to return equipment to operation promptly.
• Assist engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective actions.
• 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 quality and waste, rework, and non-value-added work.
• Support team members in meeting department and site goals, participate in team decisions, 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.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits starting on day one of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility and Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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