Maintenance Mechanic

Manufacturing Inc; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Incentive recognition bonus

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Sutton, Massachusetts is seeking a skilled technician who has a strong mechanical aptitude and welding experience. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, assist with troubleshooting heat treat equipment, and provide welding repairs as needed. The position offers an opportunity to expand skills in a safety-conscious environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, and familiarity with industrial settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical training or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance is necessary.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot bearings, motors, and conveyor systems is essential.
• Welding proficiency (MIG/TIG/Stick) for repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with hand and power tools and welding gear.
• Physical ability to lift ~50 lbs and work in noisy environments.
• Good communication and safety awareness.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Knowledge of heat-treat processes is a plus.
• Experience with preventive maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting of heat treat equipment.
• Conduct welding repairs for fixtures and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals to diagnose faults.
• Operate temperature controls and monitoring instruments during heat treat tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment per OSHA standards.
• Assist with inventory control of repair parts and materials.
• Create work logs, maintenance records, and reports.
• Provide on-call support for emergencies or breakdowns.
• Coordinate with production staff and communicate updates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding proficiency (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Blueprint reading

Power tool experience

Attention to detail

Electrical troubleshooting

OSHA safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or hands-on experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and power tools

Hydraulics systems

Conveyor systems

Job description

This position is ideal for a mechanically skilled, safety-conscious technician with welding know-how who's ready to learn heat‑treating operations while maintaining and troubleshooting facility equipment. If you're strong in general maintenance, comfortable in industrial settings, and eager to build on your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on general mechanical equipment: pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, bearing systems, etc.
• Assisting in minor maintenance and troubleshooting of heat treat equipment.
• Conducting welding repairs as needed for fixtures, chutes, guards, frames, or equipment components.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose faults.
• Operating thermocouple sensors, temperature controls, or monitoring instruments when involved in heat treat tasks.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.
• Assisting with inventory control of repair parts, fixtures, and consumables for maintenance use.
• Creating work logs, maintenance records, and completion reports.
• Providing on‑call support for emergency repairs or breakdowns.
• Cooperating with production staff and communicating maintenance updates clearly.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot bearings, motors, gearboxes, fluid power, and conveyor systems.
• Proficient in welding (e.g., MIG/TIG/Stick), including the ability to make structural or fixture repairs.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring/mechanical schematics, and technical instructions.
• Experienced using hand and power tools, welding equipment, and common maintenance tools.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs, work in noisy/hot/fume‑exposed environments, and stand/climb as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, good written and oral communication, and safety awareness.
• A team player capable of working with minimal supervision yet coordinating with others.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of heat‑treat processes, such as tempering, annealing, oil quenching, or vacuum furnaces is a plus.
• Prior work with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (a plus), HVAC, hydraulics, or compressed air systems.
• Experience maintaining preventive maintenance records and scheduling equipment downtime.
• Basic computer skills for logging repairs and ordering materials.

Compensation: Pay will be offered based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, and certifications.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to include health, and an incentive recognition bonus (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.