MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service facilities, manufacturing, staking, and related equipment. This non-exempt role reports to the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager, interfacing across the organization.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, assisting production, and performing repairs to minimize downtime while supporting a Lean culture. Shift is 2nd (4pm-12am), 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years’ injection molding repair experience.
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Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
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• Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment as needed.
• Perform repairs to minimize downtime and meet production schedules.
• Maintain buildings and associated structures including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
• Troubleshoot electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLCs.
• Support Lean continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain safe working conditions per Lock-out Tag-out procedures.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical repair

PLC debugging

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Trade school / technical certifications

Tools

PLC

Lock-out Tag-out

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for maintaining and servicing all facilities, manufacturing, staking, and auxiliary equipment. It is a non-exempt position that receives general work direction from the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager. This position interfaces with all levels of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment when necessary.
• Perform repairs to minimize downtime, meet production schedules, and minimize interference with other departments.
• Perform repairs and maintenance for primary buildings, associated outbuildings, or structures, including but not limited to basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
• Maintain the integrity and appearance of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug problems within electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLC’s.
• Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
• Support and advance a LEAN culture of implementing & maintaining an effective continuous improvement program throughout the organization in order to improve value to customers, shareholders and employees.
• Have flexible scheduling availability as it relates to changing business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma / GED required (AND) two or more years of experience in injection molding machine repair in a manufacturing environment (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs using hand trucks.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
• Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Trade school / technical certifications and/or degree preferred.
• Need initiative and hands-on experience to resolve problems and able to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently, self‑motivated.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and correct unforeseen facilities and equipment maintenance related issues.
• Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment and components within all buildings.
• Must be familiar with PLC and automated assembly and packaging equipment, injection molding machines and other related equipment.
• Knowledge of various injection molding machines, including but not limited to Nissei.
• Must have basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
• Must be familiar with Lock‑out Tag‑out procedures and electrical work safety standards codes
• Knowledge of material drying system functionality and components.
• Familiarity and practical application knowledge of Microsoft Office®, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.

2nd Shift: 4pm-12am

40 Hours

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.