Plant Maintenance Technician — 2nd/3rd Shift

Berkshirejobs; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshirejobs is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage all aspects of plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and conduct repairs to ensure continuous production operation.

The role includes interpreting manuals and schematics, diagnosing issues, and leading major repair projects. Training may occur across shifts with assignment to 2nd or 3rd shift after training.

Qualifications

• Proficient in trade skills: welding, rigging, tools, testing devices, fabrication, lubrication, setup, and calibration.
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, building drawings, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems.
• Performs advanced mechanic skills including welding, cutting, lubrication, repair power transmission equipment, millwrighting, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, and electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
• Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems.
• Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
• May be required to fill in for group leader or supervisor during vacations or absences.
• Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion.
• Records pertinent labor information from work shift.

Skills

Welding

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Pumps & valves

Job description

Berkshirejobs is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage all aspects of plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and conduct repairs to ensure continuous production operation.

The role includes interpreting manuals and schematics, diagnosing issues, and leading major repair projects. Training may occur across shifts with assignment to 2nd or 3rd shift after training.