1st Shift Maintenance Technician

South6Group; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South6Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a Fall River, MA facility. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection-molding and compression-molding equipment, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial machinery, strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read schematics and technical manuals. Work hours are 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including 120V-480V three-phase power.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Commitment to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and production systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment, motors, and drives.
• Read schematics and technical manuals to diagnose issues.
• Document work orders and replacement parts used.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical systems

Three-phase power

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical schematics

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical school certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Machine shop tools

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Fall River, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Weekly Hours: Typically 40-48 hours
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Fall River, MA.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, hands‑on experience with industrial manufacturing equipment, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.

This position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery, including injection-molding and compression-molding equipment, while supporting preventive maintenance programs, facility operations, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic equipment, and production systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor drives, and control systems.

• Identify mechanical and electrical failures and independently implement effective repairs.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.

• Fabricate replacement components using machine shop tools and equipment when necessary.

• Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, doors, ventilation, plumbing, and related systems.

• Support maintenance activities involving compressors, boilers, HVAC systems, and other building utilities.

• Document maintenance activities, equipment repairs, work orders, and replacement parts used.

• Monitor equipment conditions and report potential failures or safety concerns.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance tools, parts, and supplies.

• Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and established workplace safety protocols.

• Collaborate with production personnel to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including 120V-480V three‑phase power.

• Experience with AC/DC motors, drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems independently.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize maintenance tasks.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certification or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical fields.

• Experience with rubber compression-molding equipment, including Banbury mixers, tubers, and compression molds.

• Familiarity with injection-molding machinery and auxiliary equipment, including chillers, robotics, thermolators, dryers, and additive blenders.

• Experience with industrial motor drives and high-horsepower AC/DC motors.

• Welding, fabrication, or machine shop experience.

• Experience with industrial preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance records.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Typical Weekly Hours: 40-48 hours