Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift - Fitchburg MA

VetJobs; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 90,169,000 - 118,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Fitchburg, MA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility uptime. You’ll troubleshoot electrical/PLC issues, read schematics, and keep production moving safely.

This on-site role operates with a 2:45pm–11pm shift, offering an hourly rate of $31.47-$41.41 depending on experience and qualifications. A High School Diploma or equivalent, plus relevant electrical/PLC certifications, are required, with AutoCAD

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Electrical certification/training or PLC certification/training where applicable
• OSHA safety standards knowledge helpful
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and schematics

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and repair of mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, and hydraulics/pneumatics
• Read schematics and diagnose faults using PLCs on automated lines
• Perform preventive maintenance and OSHA-compliant equipment upkeep
• Partner with engineers to reduce downtime and improve processes
• Maintain safe work area and record maintenance logs

Skills

Electrical PLCs

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical certification/training

PLC certification/training

Associate degree in Manufacturing or Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

About the Role

Are you a curious problem solver who thrives on keeping complex machinery running at peak performance? Avery Dennison is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility uptime. In this role, you won't just apply 'band-aid' fixes—you’ll use your technical skills to identify root causes, troubleshoot electrical/PLC issues, and keep production moving safely.

SHIFT: 2:45pm-11pm

Hourly Rate: $31.47-$41.41/hour depending on experience

The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range. In some circumstances, this may be above or below the range (based on various factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position). That may change, depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnostic Repair: Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic/hydraulic components
• Electrical & PLCs: Read schematics and utilize PLCs to diagnose faults on automated lines
• Preventative Care: Execute preventive maintenance schedules and maintain equipment per OSHA standards
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with team members and engineers to reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and optimize processes
• Safety & Support: Keep a safe work area, record maintenance logs, and support site goals

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Classification: Avery Dennison - Internal

Preferred

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

City*: Fitchburg

State*: Massachusetts