Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift, 401(k) & PTO

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

New England location

Job summary

Pelican Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic III to join our South Deerfield manufacturing team. This hands-on role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, machining, piping, and facility systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, MIG welding, and basic machining abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair experience.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience performing electrical and general facility maintenance.
• MIG welding experience.
• Experience with basic machining operations.
• Strong knowledge and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures, disassemble machinery, determine required repairs, and safely return equipment to operation.
• Experience using measurement tools and understanding measurement techniques and principles.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Windows applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leadership, and outside contractors.
• Must have your own tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose complex equipment problems, determine the extent of repairs needed, and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform piping, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and other facility maintenance work as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on plant and production equipment, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Perform MIG welding and routine machining to repair or fabricate parts as needed.
• Identify damaged or worn components and determine whether parts should be repaired, fabricated, or replaced.
• Install and repair water and compressed-air lines.
• Complete major facility repairs, equipment installations, and improvement projects.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and machine tools to complete maintenance and repair work.
• Read measurements accurately using Vernier measuring tools, tape measures, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to less-experienced maintenance mechanics when needed.
• Identify and report equipment failures, unsafe conditions, defective materials, and other issues that could impact production.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Work closely with Production, Facilities, other Maintenance team members, and outside contractors to support operational needs.
• Work Schedule - 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical maintenance

MIG welding

Machining

Hand & power tools

Measurement tools

Independent worker

Windows skills

Team communication

Own tools

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Machining equipment

Windows operating system

Job description

Pelican Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic III to join our South Deerfield manufacturing team. This hands-on role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, machining, piping, and facility systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, MIG welding, and basic machining abilities.