Maintenance Technician

Joseph Abboud; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining automated assembly equipment, machinery, and systems. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, forklifts, conveyors, and related plant systems.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, hands‑on experience, and the ability to work safely in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, including

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical background and equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and technical aptitude.
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with hand and electric tools.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Must possess good communication skills and English proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime, off-shift, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, assemble, repair and maintain equipment and systems for automated and manual production.
• Repair and maintain material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, loading docks and related plant equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Operate hand and powered tools to maintain a wide range of equipment.
• Repair and maintain material handling equipment; understand mechanical operations for motor driven equipment.
• Identify problems by observing equipment, using tools and standard practices to correct issues.
• Maintain equipment, parts, tools and inventory in the maintenance shop.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow SOPs.
• Interact with a high-volume team and management to support production needs.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Organization/prioritization

Adaptive / overtime readiness

Education

Technical/vocational/trade school education

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Department is currently seeking one dependable, motivated, and self-driven Maintenance Technician to join their team at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford. This position will perform a wide variety of maintenance activities related to automated assembly equipment, machinery, and systems that directly support production operations.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician will consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, assemble, repair and maintain equipment, machinery and systems related to both automated and manual production equipment.
• Perform hands‑on major and minor repairs and maintenance of material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, rolling racks, automated and mechanical conveyors, slick rail, loading dock systems, compressors, electrical and lighting panels, and other related plant equipment
• Coordinate and participate in preventative (PM), predictive and corrective maintenance activities on machinery and equipment in the factory
• Operate and use manual tools and powered‑shop machinery and tools to maintain a wide variety of automated and manual equipment and machinery for proper functionality
• Repair and maintenance of material handling equipment and knowledge of mechanical operations for motor driven equipment
• Identify and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using necessary tools and standard practices to correct and solve maintenance problems
• Maintain equipment, parts, tools, and supplies inventories in the maintenance shop
• Continually maintain a safe working operation
• Interact with and perform effectively in a high‑volume team environment while maintaining a positive relationship with management and department staff
• Support and assist in maintaining and improving the maintenance department as needed
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed

Qualifications

• Must have “hands‑on” maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical background and equipment troubleshooting experience
• Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and technical aptitude
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance (PM) experience preferred
• Familiarity with various hand and electric tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work related tasks and special projects
• Must possess good communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English for purposes of performing necessary job duties
• Detail‑oriented and ability to meet deadlines
• Problem solving and analytical skills required
• Ability to work safely by following all maintenance department’s standard operating procedures
• Flexibility and dependability is required and must be willing to work overtime, off‑shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a production warehouse environment with exposure to various climate conditions (warm, cold, heat) and under stressful conditions such as small and high spaces with the following repetitive physical demands: continuous standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, grasping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, stretching, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, working and reaching overhead, using ladders or lifts, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The starting rate for this position is $18.03– $21.30 and may increase to $28.85 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary.