Maintenance Technician - Direct Hire

Kelly Services; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Brockton, MA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep production machinery and facility operations running safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will work with the maintenance team to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement equipment modifications as needed.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Vocational or community college coursework in a related field—or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on production machines.
• Clean machines and machine parts, removing and reinstalling components as needed.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts to support reliable machine performance.
• Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair equipment promptly.
• Document work performed and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement machine parts.
• Keep shop areas, tools, parts, and supplies clean, organized, and stocked.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule routine equipment maintenance.
• Work with the Product Manager or Plant Engineer on new products and required machinery modifications.
• Make equipment modifications, conduct test runs, and make further adjustments as needed.
• Perform ongoing facility maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational or community college coursework in a related field

Job description

Kelly is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a long-term opportunity in the Brockton, MA area! Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll help keep production machinery and facility operations running safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the maintenance department, Plant Manager, and electrician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment! Does this sound like you!?

What you’ll do:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on production machines.
• Clean machines and machine parts, removing and reinstalling components as needed.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts to support reliable machine performance.
• Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair equipment promptly.
• Document work performed and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement machine parts.
• Keep shop areas, tools, parts, and supplies clean, organized, and stocked.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule routine equipment maintenance.
• Work with the Product Manager or Plant Engineer on new products and required machinery modifications.
• Make equipment modifications, conduct test runs, and make further adjustments as needed.
• Perform ongoing facility maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Vocational or community college coursework in a related field—or equivalent experience is preferred.

Schedule and physical requirements:

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, push, pull, and reach in order to service machinery.
• Ability to visually inspect machines and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay:

$26–$32 per hour, depending on experience

Location:

Brockton, Massachusetts

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliate. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.