1st Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Springfield, MA is seeking a 1st Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on all machines and assist a skilled team.

The role pays $32.19 per hour and requires ability to work safely in a high-noise, demanding manufacturing environment with potential overtime. Valid DOT card and fork truck license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must possess mechanical ability and aptitude.
• Must have prior maintenance experience on large equipment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in preventive maintenance of machinery including fluid and filter changes, cleaning, and PM tasks.
• Identify and replace worn components before breakdowns.
• Maintain preventative maintenance readings on all equipment.
• Assist technicians or mechanics as needed.
• Perform Ball bar testing on CNC equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and records for PMs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

1st Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician

#SWI-7841

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Requisition Number

SWI-7841

Location City

Springfield

Location State

Massachusetts

FT / PT

Full-time

Description

Work in all aspects of Facility Maintenance.

Pay: $32.19

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Engaging in the preventive maintenance of all machinery ie; fluid changes, filter changes, cleaning, trouble-shooting & preventative maintenance (PM) of machinery
• Identify & replace worn components before mechanical breakdown
• Maintain preventative maintenance readings on all equipment
• Assisting technicians or mechanics as needed.
• Perform Ball bar testing on any/all CNC equipment
• Maintain Tools, equipment and record keeping for performing PM's

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Duties require decision making in regard to trouble shooting (problem identification) and the proper selection of solutions to problems not normally encountered; employees must determine appropriate actions to be taken to achieve required results
• Experience with and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must have mechanical ability and aptitude
• Must have prior maintenance experience working on large equipment either mechanically or electronically
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as required
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
• Must be highly safety conscious
• Position involves exposure to high voltage electricity
• Must possess valid DOT card and S&W fork truck license.
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate mechanical ability through a comprehensive interview process

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School/GED, Degree requirements, prior experience in a manufacturing environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to read, write and interpret English language

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills preferred

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all company mandated training as required
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives
• Must successfully complete all technical, administrative, and interpersonal training programs to satisfy Participative Work Team objectives and become a multi-skilled team member

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching.
• Occasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement
• Maximum lift: to 50 pounds and assisted lifting
• Occasional lifting: 0 to 50 pounds

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes vision, hearing, and footwear
• Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting
• All employees are required to apply ergonomic principles to all job tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. Will be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with moving around machinery, work in confined quarters, exposed to vibrations and shop lighting

Revised 09/16/2026