1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Wiscasset

Molnlycke Health Care; Wiscasset (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Paid breaks

Generous PTO accrual (3 weeks/yr)

10 paid holidays

4 weeks parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Lifestyle perks like entertainment and

Job summary

Molnlycke Health Care in Wiscasset, ME is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician. The role runs 7:00am–3:00pm, full-time, with a starting wage of $32.08 per hour and a $2.00 shift differential for off-peak evening hours. Benefits include paid breaks, PTO, holidays, and more.

Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance on facility and manufacturing equipment, collaborating with design and vendors, and supporting R&D and QA to improve uptime and safety. YOLO.

Qualifications

• 2-year trade school or equivalent with study in electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Hold a Boiler Operator license or the ability to obtain one in the first year of employment.
• Hands‑on, flexible attitude and good communication skills.
• Understanding and practical experience with instrumentation.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 9000/13485 quality assurance systems preferred.
• Previous maintenance/mechanical‑electrical experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with chemical process equipment and chemical processes is preferred.
• Basic familiarity of PLCs and VFDs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility.
• Perform corrective and reactive maintenance on machinery and related equipment.
• Support process equipment improvements in ISO 9001/13485 Quality System environment.
• Maintain proper spare parts and tools inventories.
• Collaborate with machine designers to fabricate custom machines and fixtures.
• Coordinate with outside vendors/service providers for external work.
• Support R&D to set up/alter equipment to evaluate/validate new products/procedures.
• Support manufacturing and equipment engineering to improve OEE/uptime/safety.
• Work with other Maintenance Technicians to setup, troubleshoot and improve equipment.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Good communication skills

Instrumentation experience

PLCs and VFDs familiarity

Maintenance/mechanical-electrical

Boiler operator license

Education

2-year trade school or equivalent in electro-mechanical equipment

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Wiscasset

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing

United States, Maine, Wiscasset

Looking for a career that matters?

Join Molnlycke! We design, manufacture, and supply medical solutions that enhance performance in healthcare worldwide. We're looking for people who are passionate about helping others and work well in a team-based environment.

Molnlycke, a medical device manufacturer inWiscasset, ME, is seekingfull-time Maintenance Technician for 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:00pm). To support our manufacturing of healthcare products worldwide.We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and work well in a team based environment.

What we offer:

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Workdays and hours may vary depending on operational needs; occasional overtime and weekend work may be required
• $32.08 an hour to start
• $2.00 shift differential between the hours of 5:30pm to 5:30am
• PAID BREAKS!!!!

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.

• Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
• Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Molnlycke offers
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual equal to 3 weeks a year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle Perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel

Here's a snapshot of what you'll do:

Perform preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance on facility and manufacturing machinery and associated equipment. Provide support for process equipment improvements in an ISO 9001/ISO 13485 Quality System environment. Maintain proper spare parts and tools inventories.

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility utilizing preventative maintenance system.
• Perform reactive troubleshooting and maintenance on process equipment and facility. Flexibility of working hours required to do maintenance during production downtime.
• Work with machine designers to help fabricate custom machines and fixtures.
• Work with outside vendors/service providers for work that cannot be performed internally.
• Provide support to R&D Department to help set up/alter equipment to evaluate/validate new products/procedures.
• Provide support to manufacturing and equipment engineering to improve OEE/uptime/safety.
• Works in collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians to set-up, troubleshoot and improve existing production equipment.
• Help maintain the tools and spare parts inventory. Develop spare parts requirements through familiarization of equipment use and research with vendors to determine on-hand spare parts levels.
• Supports efforts to implement best practices within job scope; expected to participate in activities designed to improve production, quality, and safety.

What you’ll need:

• Pre‑employment physical, background check, and at least 2 professional references required
• 2-year trade school or equivalent with study in electro‑mechanical equipment preferred.
• Hold a valid Boiler Operator license or the ability to obtain one in the first year of employment. (4th Class SSE preferred)
• Hands‑on, flexible attitude and good communication skills.
• Understanding and practical experience with instrumentation.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning to work within, GMP and ISO 9000/ISO 13485 quality assurance systems preferred.
• Previous maintenance/mechanical‑electrical experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with chemical process equipment and chemical processes is preferred.
• Basic familiarity of PLCs and VFDs is preferred.
• Professional licenses e.g. electronics technician, electrical, and/or plumbing are preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: This position's functional demands require working around or near equipment that may be hazardous to individuals with pacemaker equipment.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion

At Molnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.

About Molnlycke

Molnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.

Our business is organized into four business areas: Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Molnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers