Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift: Impact & Growth

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

8% shift differential (2nd shift)

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision

HSA contributions

Wellness program

Mental wellness program

Employee celebrations

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

Pelican Products is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for the 1st shift at our South Deerfield, MA location. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility systems, and support production equipment reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, basic welding and machining skills, and proficiency with hand and measuring tools. On-site work with regular hours Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm EST.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Intermediate MIG welding and basic machining experience.
• Ability to safely use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, and Vernier measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have your own basic maintenance tools.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and building maintenance issues to restore equipment quickly and safely.
• Complete repairs involving electrical systems, piping, welding, machining, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and general facility maintenance.
• Install and maintain production equipment, compressed air systems, water lines, and other building infrastructure.
• Perform equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Fabricate or modify repair parts using machining and welding equipment when needed.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance priorities to leadership.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep maintenance areas, equipment, and tools organized and operating safely.
• Follow company quality standards, safety procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 6:00am - 2:30pm EST

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Measuring tools knowledge

On-call readiness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

Machining

Job description

Pelican Products is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for the 1st shift at our South Deerfield, MA location. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility systems, and support production equipment reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, basic welding and machining skills, and proficiency with hand and measuring tools. On-site work with regular hours Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm EST.