Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Massachusetts to repair and upkeep equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. The role emphasizes safe work practices, reading schematics, and collaborating with engineers to minimize downtime and improve process quality.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, repairing machinery, and supporting production teams while adhering to OSHA guidelines and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience.
• Electrical certification/training or 3–5 years experience.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment safely.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose failures and repair machinery using drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Repair electrical systems including motors, switches, panels and controllers.
• Support engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Manufacturing or Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD proficiency

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility. Activities include both planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repair.

SHIFT: 2:45pm-11pm

Position activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.
• Locating and diagnosing failures, replacing defective components, and performing troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment using testing instruments, hand and power tools and precision-measuring instruments.
• Performing a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Using instruments to test circuits and replace or install new power, light, electronic and control circuits.
• Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, inspecting circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Repairing complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms.
• Working from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Utilize PLC to troubleshoot faults with automated lines to determine cause and corrective measures.
• Improvising acceptable fixes to get equipment running promptly.
• Assisting engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.
• Properly inspecting and maintaining shop equipment, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Preparing new machines and production equipment for operation.
• Following a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related to repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies.
• Performing general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assists other areas as required.
• Continuously reviewing current processes and searching out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.
• Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals.
• Contributing and participating in team decision making. Provide support in project work and other special requests.
• Providing support to the production team to produce superior quality materials that meet/exceed client needs. This role supports the needs of manufacturing and facilities to ensure both are in top working order.
• Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Classification: Avery Dennison - Internal
• 3 - 5 years previous experience
• Certifications in specialty areas required as applicable. Or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job.
• Electrical certification/ training or 3-5 years experience.
• PLC certification/training or 3- 5 years experience.
• Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
• Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
• Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.

Preferred:

• AutoCad proficiency
• Associate Degree or better in Manufacturing or Electrical disciplines.
• Proficiency in using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose to root cause.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays