Maintenance Technician

SWM International; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to ensure the smooth operation of production machinery and equipment. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, repairing defective parts, and maintaining accurate records through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, basic shop tool knowledge, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Knowledge of basic shop tools and their functionalities.
• Flexibility to switch shifts and travel between plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Communicate daily needs with shift leaders and production staff.
• Repair and replace defective parts as needed.

Skills

Basic shop tools usage

Communication skills

Welding skills

Adaptability

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Micrometer

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician I repairs and maintains production machinery and equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by the CMMS such as greasing plant equipment, changing oil, cleaning filters, as well as general equipment maintenance.
• Understanding / using CMMS to catalogue work completed.
• Communicates with shift leaders and production employees to understand daily needs.
• Interprets a production set up to accurately perform a tooling.
• Understands all Maintenance checklists and can fill them out in their entirety.
• Cleans / organizes / maintains parts inventory and accuracy within the CMMS.
• Assists shift personnel with tooling functions.
• Repairs / replaces defective parts.
• Makes entries into PDE.

Qualifications
Required Education & Skillsets:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience
• Current driver's license in good standing
• Ability to be adaptable and change work direction on short notice to accommodate business needs.
• Knowledge on use and functionality of basic shop tools, grinders, Mag drill, Hammer drill, Micrometer
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graph
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate through use of email and verbal communication.
• Ability to operate drills, grinders, and other maintenance shop tools.
• Possess some welding skills or willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to travel, if necessary, between plants or to obtain parts.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to switch shifts if necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds
• Be able to work 12 hours shifts
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks

PPE Requirements:

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Bump Caps
• Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks
• Hearing Protection; when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What we offer
As a Mativ employee, you'll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Programs - available 24/7 to you and your family

The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.00 depending on experience

About MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.