1st Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Technician works in all aspects of facility maintenance, performing preventive maintenance on machinery and supporting technicians or mechanics as needed. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, identifying worn components before breakdown, maintaining equipment readings and PM records, and performing ball bar testing on CNC equipment.

The position requires mechanical aptitude and prior maintenance experience with large equipment, either mechanical or electronic, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The employee must be safety-conscious, able to work independently or with others, and willing to work any shift and overtime as required. Work involves exposure to high-voltage electricity and manufacturing conditions such as noise, chemicals, dust, temperature variation, moving machinery, vibration, confined spaces, and industrial lighting. Required PPE includes vision, hearing, and footwear protection when tasks call for it.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior maintenance experience working on large equipment, mechanically or electronically.
• Mechanical ability and aptitude, demonstrated through a comprehensive interview process.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and select appropriate solutions for unfamiliar issues.
• Experience with and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with personnel at all levels, individually or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines, and perform analysis and repair in close quarters.
• Highly safety-conscious; the position involves exposure to high-voltage electricity.
• Valid DOT card and S&W fork truck license.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching, as well as occasional kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, and fine and gross upper-body movement; lifting up to 50 pounds, with assistance when needed.
• Use required personal protective equipment and apply ergonomic principles to job tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, including fluid and filter changes, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and replace worn components before mechanical breakdown.
• Maintain preventive maintenance readings for equipment.
• Assist technicians or mechanics as needed.
• Perform ball bar testing on CNC equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and records used for preventive maintenance.
• Complete company-mandated training, participate in company initiatives, and complete required technical, administrative, and interpersonal training programs.

What This Job Offers

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