1st shift Maintenance Technician

Surge Professional•Leominster, MA

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to perform equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role maintains production equipment and facility systems, completes preventive maintenance tasks, documents work in a Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and identifies potential equipment issues before they cause downtime. The technician is expected to work independently, prioritize work orders and emergency repairs, and uphold workplace safety, quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and environmental regulations. The position involves maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery and facility systems, responding to breakdowns, and communicating equipment conditions and repair needs to maintenance personnel, production teams, and leadership. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, high-speed automated equipment, potentially irritating materials, noisy areas, and occasional confined or difficult-to-access spaces. The job is identified as first shift, with overtime, weekends, and off-shifts required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Proficiency using hand tools and common maintenance equipment.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and CMMS platforms, or ability to learn new systems quickly.
Understanding of workplace safety, PPE, LOTO, GMP, and environmental compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to changing maintenance needs.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and off-shifts as needed.
Ability to frequently walk and stand for extended periods and use hands and arms to reach, handle tools, and perform maintenance tasks.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined or difficult-to-access areas.
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual abilities needed to inspect equipment and identify defects, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, high-speed automated equipment, and potentially irritating materials, and to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing protection in noisy work areas.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance or a related field.
General knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Experience with high-speed packaging equipment, welding, and mechanical power transmission.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems, with a goal of achieving 100% completion.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery, including conveyors, molding machines, and basic automated equipment.
Install, inspect, clean, and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical components.
Identify mechanical faults, oil leaks, and equipment deficiencies during inspections and generate work orders for corrective action.
Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose and repair electrical issues within the scope of training, qualifications, and safety requirements.
Perform general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical repairs, and routine building upkeep.
Document maintenance activities, labor hours, parts usage, and completed preventive maintenance tasks in the CMMS.
Manage daily work orders and respond to urgent equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Audit and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and applicable safety protocols.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and GMP standards.
Follow PPE requirements, environmental regulations, and equipment operating procedures.
Communicate with maintenance personnel, production teams, and leadership about equipment conditions, repairs, and ongoing issues.
Work independently with minimal supervision while supporting production and facility needs.
Work overtime, weekends, and off-shifts as required.
Follow safety policies, use required PPE, comply with LOTO requirements, and contribute to a clean, safe, and productive work environment.