Machine Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Maintenance Technician, where your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will be crucial. This role involves maintaining and repairing machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring operational excellence and safety. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. Enjoy a flexible schedule with guaranteed overtime, all while being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to quality and service. If you're proactive and have a passion for mechanical systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in pneumatic diagrams and tools, PLC, and motor repair.
• Ability to interpret wiring and blueprints in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine machine maintenance and repair.
• Conduct product changeovers and preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

General maintenance skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Good communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Description

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Machine Maintenance Technician

Hours: 12 hour rotating shifts – both days and nights available. You will see the pattern of 2-2-3 with every other weekend being required. Days = 6am to 6pm | Nights = 6pm to 6am

4 openings for days 6am to 6pm
3 openings for nights 6pm to 6am

• They are looking for less general building maintenance and more mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong proficiency in pneumatic diagrams and tools, PLC, motor repair and replacement, set up, calibration, changeovers, and filling of packaging machines.
• They like a strong E/M background and understanding of wiring for manufacturing and blueprint/schematic interpretation.
• ONLY 15 working days per month
• Guaranteed OT every other week
• 3-day work week is approx. 34 hours
• 4-day work week is approx. 46 hours (guaranteed OT every other week)
• Interview availability is Monday – Friday – 9 am to 2pm, hard stop at 3. The required training schedule is on the first shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm for 90 days unless they demonstrate proficiency sooner.

Position summary:

Responsible for general machine and company maintenance.

Qualifications required:

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• General maintenance skills
• Knowledge of PLC’s a plus
• Knowledge of setting up cameras a plus
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Electrical background a plus
• Knowledge of heat-sealing process a plus
• Proactive
• Good attitude: ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Good communication skills

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Routine machine and equipment maintenance and repair
• Product changeovers as needed
• General building maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Work on continuous improvement projects as needed
• Notify lead of needed extended repairs and or spare parts
• Completion of all pertinent maintenance paperwork
• Be part of Corrective Action teams
• Help production team as needed
• Quality auditing and understanding
• Ability to perform quality testing as needed
• Report any potential food safety, legality, quality of food defense concerns to the plant manager or quality personnel
• Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintains product safety, legality, regulatory compliance, and quality systems
• Must follow all company policies and procedures
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position (drug test may be required)
• Non-essential skills and experience: Other duties as required
• Success factors/job competencies: Proficient at time management
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good attitude
• Willingness to ascertain new skills
• Follows company policies and procedures

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is/or may be exposed to high noise levels that require hearing protection. Employees may also be required to wear safety glasses and/or safety gloves.

Performance standards:

• 30, 60, 90-day Assessment
• Annual performance appraisal