Maintenance Tech 1

Pexco; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol, MA facility of Pexco is seeking a maintenance professional to directly maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. The role supports all manufacturing operations and requires a proactive maintenance mindset with strong safety and quality awareness.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance, coordinating with vendors, rebuilding equipment, and ensuring plant safety standards. Candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to work flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, safety and quality principles (predictive maintenance, Lean).
• Experience with electrical/mechanical/welding tasks is a plus.
• Hands-on, able to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance of facility buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Support all manufacturing operations with proactive maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and downtime tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and internal teams to improve safety and productivity.
• Rebuild equipment and maintain water, vacuum and plumbing systems.
• Ensure compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Athol, MA
764 South Athol Road
Athol, MA 01331, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Direct maintenance of facility buildings, grounds, and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all manufacturing operations.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including shutdowns, some holidays and weekends if necessary.
• Develop, implement and maintain a pro-active maintenance program that delivery high levels of equipment uptime.
• Initiate and maintain contact with outside vendors when trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area:
• Maintain inventory of the necessary lubricants, cleaners and maintenance supplies.
• Identify, propose and work closely with all purchasing, engineering, technical and manufacturing staff to initiate projects that will support the plants continuous improvement efforts in the area of Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Ensure effective overall facility maintenance:
• Regularly schedule plant, equipment, and systems preventative maintenance.
• Rebuild equipment.
• Plumb and maintain water systems.
• Install, repair and maintain vacuum systems.
• Perform necessary carpentry tasks.
• Perform regular facility inspections – address needs as they arise.
• Build, repair and replace equipment safeguards.
• Work within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain process water cooling system.
• Maintain hazardous waste area.
• implement and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Track, monitor and reduce equipment downtime.
• Work with Safety Committee on all safety related projects: these will include electrical & mechanical safety, safe working practices and periodic testing programs.
• Work with contractors to ensure work is completed in compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements and other policies.
• Prepare, review and implement work instructions.
• Work with Safety Committee on compliance to OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the appropriate tools/equipment and PPE are available to direct temporary labor, contractors and other department employees enabling efficient and safe completion of tasks.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance and repair records.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned
• Direct temporary labor, contractors and other department employees on maintenance related tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in a manufacturing maintenance position with a proven track record is preferred
• Strong awareness of maintenance, safety and quality principals (predictive maintenance, Lean manufacturing, etc.)
• At least 2 years’ experience electrical/ Mechanical/ Welding
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate, able to effectively use MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) software.
• Familiarity with ISO9000 quality systems.
• This is a hands-on position, must be able to support Maintenance team with troubleshooting, maintenance and repair tasks
• Required to lift up to 30 pounds rarely

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing not only extruded plastic (commodity to high-performance) tubes and profiles through an expansive twelve-site footprint but also specializes in the injection molding of high-performance polymer parts. In addition, Pexco offers a wide range of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub-assembly, fabrication and supply chain management. Moreover, Pexco has developed deep expertise in processing PTFE rod, tube, sheet, tape, and pipe, as well as in rubber extrusion serving the RV and other industries.

Pexco’s innovative products are utilized in fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, and lighting applications across aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, mobility, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers, including OEMs and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets.

Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The

company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering attractive new verticals over time to gain an increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market.

Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver compelling customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement and ease of doing business (internal and external), remain a consistent operating theme for Pexco.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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