Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (2nd shift: 3pm-11pm)

Grimco • Manchester, NH

3d • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Grimco is a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies serving customers in the US, Canada, and the UK. The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician supports production uptime at the Manchester facility by maintaining production equipment and facility systems and helping daily operations run safely and efficiently.

The technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs common mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems, and helps ensure production equipment remains available. The role involves working independently on familiar tasks and with guidance on complex repairs, while collaborating with production operators and experienced maintenance personnel to restore equipment safely and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve routine manufacturing-equipment problems safely, with sound judgment about when to request assistance.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical and pneumatic concepts.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures, read manuals and work instructions, and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills, dependable attendance, and ability to work effectively with production teams.
• Commitment to safe work practices, including required lockout/tagout procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining equipment in manufacturing, plastics extrusion, or a continuous-process environment.
• Familiarity with motor controls, sensors, relays, pumps, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Exposure to preventive maintenance programs or computerized maintenance systems.
• Technical certificate, craft apprenticeship coursework, or relevant military technical training.
• Interest in progressing toward advanced electrical, PLC, and automation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot common mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults, and escalate advanced issues as needed.
• Repair or replace worn parts, motors, belts, bearings, hoses, sensors, and other components within demonstrated skills and authorization.
• Use equipment manuals, basic schematics, diagnostic tools, and maintenance procedures to identify causes of recurring problems.
• Assist experienced technicians with complex electrical controls, automation, and machine repairs while developing technical skills.
• Support equipment setup, adjustments, changeovers, and safe return to service after maintenance.
• Record completed work, parts used, equipment conditions, and follow-up needs in maintenance documentation.
• Communicate equipment status, recurring faults, and safety concerns to production and the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine-guarding, and PPE procedures, and perform only authorized work.
• Maintain clean work areas and organized tools; support reliability improvements and basic facility maintenance.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Medical premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years; employee-only coverage costs $16.50 per biweekly paycheck.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO with payout options.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing equal to 6% of total compensation.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Volunteer Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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