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.