Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) Starting pay $31.00 per hour [...]

Atkore; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM) at the Duchaine facility in New Bedford, MA. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, up to $37.00, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and operational procedures. Strong mechanical, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing setting.
• Vocational trade education counted as 2 years experience; prior Atkore experience may count toward required experience.
• Must be flexible to work other shifts to complete critical tasks.
• Experience with maintenance/repair of production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production machines.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and diagnose problems using manuals and schematics.
• Prepare maintenance reports and document actions taken.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventory; request needed parts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with S&E policies.
• Contribute to team goals following Atkore’s Operating Principles.

Skills

Mechanic

Fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team player

English writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical meter

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) Starting pay $31.00 per hour, up to $37.00

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position ensures the safe operation of machinery on the 3rd Shift at the Duchaine facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, completing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.

What you’ll do:

Ensures the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using basic machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; requesting needed parts from storeroom or from Maintenance Supervisors.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information; completes needed paperwork for all procedures.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending Atkore educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adheres to all internal S and E policies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results using AFC’s Operating Principles: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.

What you’ll bring:

• 5 years’ experience working as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment.
• Vocational trade education will be counted as 2 years’ experience. Atkore production experience may be counted for the needed experience. Internal Maintenance training programs will be counted towards work experience.
• Must be flexible with working on other shifts to complete needed critical tasks.
• Comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs.
• Experience in maintenance and/or repair of production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
• Must have technical understanding and knowledge of diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting using an electrical meter.
• Diagnosing and repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic welding and brazing skills and an understanding of general hand power tools.
• Basic plumbing skills with plastic, copper, and steel materials.
• Completion of internal S and E policies and certifications is mandatory.
• Self-motivation to drive timely repair of production equipment to meet customers’ expectations.
• Full understanding and compliance with Atkore’s LOTO program.
• Reading and writing English to fill out reports and compliance reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience working with metal fabrication and/or purchasing.
• Excellent written and communication skills, the ability to write procedures, and good training skills.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

Within 3 months, you’ll

• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Have learned our systems and procedures.

Within 6 months, you’ll

• Understand the business well enough to own and drive operational activities with minimal internal support.
• Have assumed ownership of targeted locations and accountable for performance expectations.

Within 12 months, you’ll

• Manage the preventative maintenance of machines.
• Own and maintain master data for assigned locations.
• Be developing and driving best practices and demonstrating an ability to get results through influencing others.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. In the event of a conflict between the agreement and this posting, the terms of the collective bargaining agreement will control.