Preventative Maintenance Technician (13924)

Somic America; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America is seeking a Maintenance PM Technician in Brewer, ME to perform preventive maintenance across our manufacturing facilities. You will be hands-on with equipment, ensuring uptime and safety while supporting production teams.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and maintenance/ mechanical experience, with strong reading, math, and teamwork skills. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Read and follow written instructions, diagrams, schedules and procedures.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work orders.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication on equipment.
• Assist maintenance technicians as needed.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support and help manage the PM program with supervision.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Maine - Brewer, ME 04412, Salary Range: $23.13 - $28.50 Hourly, Join the Somic America Maintenance Team!

Are you mechanically minded, dependable, and someone who takes pride in keeping equipment running smoothly? Somic America is looking for a Maintenance PM Technician to join our team!

This is a hands-on position focused on preventive maintenance (PM) throughout our manufacturing facility. You’ll play an important role in keeping our equipment maintained, our workplace safe, and our production team moving.

What You’ll Do

• Completing scheduled preventive maintenance work orders
• Checking and maintaining fluid levels and lubrication on assigned equipment
• Assisting Maintenance Technicians when needed
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Identifying and suggesting opportunities for improvement
• Working with the Maintenance and Facilities Manager to support and manage the PM program as your skills develop

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Related maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and technical procedures
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safety and quality

What to Expect

This is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. You’ll regularly be on your feet, working around production equipment and occasionally bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or reaching.

The position also requires the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and work safely around moving mechanical equipment.

Why This Role Matters

Preventive maintenance is about fixing problems before they become problems. Your work helps reduce equipment downtime, improve reliability, maintain a safe workplace, and keep production running efficiently.

If you enjoy working with equipment, solving practical problems, and being part of a team that keeps a manufacturing operation moving, we’d love to hear from you!