Job Title: Production Maintenance Mechanic – 3rd Shift
Pay Rate: $30.20/HR
Duration: 12 months
Location: Walpole, MA (Onsite)
Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
We are seeking a hands-on Production Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-volume production equipment, particularly filling and packaging machinery.
The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of pneumatic, fluid-handling, and basic electrical control systems. This individual will help minimize equipment downtime, maintain production efficiency, and ensure manufacturing machinery operates reliably.
- Set up, adjust, calibrate, and maintain high-volume filling and packaging machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment-related issues affecting daily manufacturing operations.
- Perform routine equipment repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and assist in implementing corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
- Work with mechanical components, pneumatic systems, fluid systems, and basic electronic machine controls.Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance using computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), including Cal PM.
- Monitor production line performance and communicate equipment issues and maintenance updates during daily team meetings.
- Follow established maintenance procedures, safety guidelines, and written work instructions.
- Work independently or collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to support manufacturing operations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, fluid systems, and basic electronic controls.
- Ability to diagnose equipment problems and perform routine mechanical repairs and adjustments.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a production environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures, technical instructions, and established work processes.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a small team.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-volume filling and packaging machinery.
- Experience working with automated manufacturing or production equipment.
- Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment, tools, and mechanical repair techniques.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Familiarity with computers and standard office applications.