1st Shift Maintenance Technician — Manufacturing

Peli Products Germany GmbH; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for 1st shift to keep production equipment and facilities in peak condition. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime, supporting manufacturing success.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of maintenance experience, MIG welding and basic machining skills, and the ability to work with various tools and measuring devices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Intermediate MIG welding and basic machining experience.
• Ability to safely use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools (tape, calipers, Vernier).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including MS Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; own basic maintenance tools.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and building maintenance issues.
• Complete repairs involving electrical systems, piping, welding, machining, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and general maintenance.
• Install and maintain production equipment, compressed air systems, water lines, and building infrastructure.
• Conduct equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance.
• Fabricate or modify repair parts using machining and welding as needed.
• Communicate maintenance priorities to leadership and maintain records.
• Keep maintenance areas and tools organized and safe; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting ability

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Welding and machining (MIG)

Tool mastery (hand & power tools)

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment knowledge

Job description

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for 1st shift to keep production equipment and facilities in peak condition. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime, supporting manufacturing success.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of maintenance experience, MIG welding and basic machining skills, and the ability to work with various tools and measuring devices.