1st Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician

Smith & Wesson Brands • Springfield, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work in all aspects of facility maintenance. Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, including fluid and filter changes, cleaning, troubleshooting, and other maintenance activities. Identify and replace worn components before mechanical breakdowns, maintain preventive maintenance readings on equipment, and assist technicians or mechanics as needed. Perform ball bar testing on CNC equipment and maintain the tools, equipment, and records used for preventive maintenance. The role requires sound decisions when troubleshooting unfamiliar problems and selecting appropriate solutions. The position involves work around high-voltage electricity and machinery in a manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior maintenance experience working on large equipment, mechanically or electronically.
• Mechanical ability and aptitude, demonstrated through a comprehensive interview process.
• Experience with and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and select appropriate solutions, including for problems not normally encountered.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels, individually and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures and work beneath machines or in close quarters for analysis and repair.
• High safety awareness; 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 complete technical, administrative, and interpersonal training programs and become a multi-skilled team member.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing or pulling, and reaching; occasional kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, and fine and gross upper-body motor movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.
• A degree (degree requirements are mentioned but not specified).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, including fluid changes, filter changes, cleaning, troubleshooting, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Identify and replace worn components before mechanical breakdowns.
• Maintain preventive maintenance readings on all 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 and participate in company initiatives.
• Follow ergonomic principles when performing job tasks.

What This Job Offers

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