A local manufacturing company in Turners Falls is looking for a Maintenance Technician to assist with machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance service as well as surface grinding and welding.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Matching, Paid Vacation/Paid Sick Time, 10 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Referral Bonus Program, Employee Discount, & Quarterly Appreciation Meals. All available after hire over!

Shift/Pay

1st Shift: 6am-6pm (12 hour rotating 2-2-3)

$20/hr+

Duties:

  • Performs preventative maintenance repairs of all machinery and equipment. Preventative maintenance includes, but is not limited to, roll changes for Fenn machines, cleaning and flushing chiller units, etc.
  • Performs surface grinding on a daily basis Examples include top/bottom die grinding, side die grinding, large screw press die grinding, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with related maintenance skills such as welding, engine lathes, milling machines or CNC vertical milling machines. (Experience working with machinery of equitable complexity is acceptable)
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Familiar with lockout/tagout procedures and applications in a factory environment.
  • Assists with mechanic duties such as welding, plumbing, electrical maintenance, etc.
  • Assists with emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
  • Participate in training new employees when needed.

Required Skills:

  • Able to read blueprints and schematics with high degree of accuracy.
  • Able to read micrometers, tape measures, and calipers with high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent people skills and interacts well with all levels of employees.
  • High degree of technical and mechanical acumen
  • Self-driven with a close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Able to work with a team to accomplish company goals.
  • Strict attention to safety procedures and guidelines including wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Willingness to keep and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Adherence to attendance policy.

Experience/Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years of Maintenance experience required.
  • 5 years of Maintenance related experience preferred.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, as well as stand for up to 3 hours at a time.