Maintenance Class I

Bixby International; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bixby International is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Class I for the third shift (10:45 PM – 7:00 AM) to repair and maintain all equipment and utility services within the facility and grounds.

The role requires advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints, and hands-on experience with welding, hydraulics, plumbing, pneumatics, and light electrical systems. Overtime, weekend work, and call-ins may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and instruction manuals.
• Experience with welding, hydraulics, plumbing, pneumatics and basic electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and automated systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Perform facility and equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with installation of new and used equipment.
• Document repairs and improvements accurately.
• Operate with welding, hydraulics, plumbing, pneumatics and light electrical work.
• Possess flexibility for overtime, call-ins, extended shifts, and weekend work.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Welding

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Rigging

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanic Class I -Third Shift 10:45PM - 7:00 AM

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

SALARY GRADE/LEVEL/RANGE: Hourly Union

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Repair and maintain all equipment and utility services within the facility and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and solve various equipment related issues with minimal supervision.
• Facility and equipment repairs
• Assist with the installation of new and used equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance duties, documenting all repairs and improvements
• Work with welding, hydraulics, plumbing, pneumatics, and light electrical equipment
• Perform seasonal duties of snow removal as directed
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Willing and able to work overtime including call ins, extended shift, and weekends on short notice
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY:

• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Advanced ability to learn about, maintain and repair all plant machinery.
• Must be able to understand blueprints, drawings and instruction manuals and apply that knowledge to the troubleshooting process
• Advanced knowledge of mechanics, pipe fitting, and building maintenance
• Advanced welding skills
• Working knowledge of machinery rigging
• Working knowledge of electricity and electronics, including ability to troubleshoot PLC’s and automated systems, replace drives and electronic components, upload programs, verify parameters.
• Ability to plan and execute repair or installation projects with minimal supervision.
• Working with various types of power tools
• Self-motivated
• Possess math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Basic computer skills
• Written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
• Obligated to work safely in a manufacturing environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to noise
• Occasionally exposed to dust
• Occasionally exposed to weather elements
• Frequently exposed to various fluids and lubricants
• Frequently exposed to high temperature equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Job functions may occasionally require climbing and working from ladders/lifts.
• Job functions may regularly require:
• kneeling
• laying on back
• bending and twisting
• Working in awkward positions

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full Time Non-Exempt