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Production Maintenance Technician
Full Time Westbrook, ME, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1014
Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly
Position Title:
Production Maintenance Technician
Department:
Operations
Reports To:
Operations Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Effective Date:
September 16, 2026
Position Summary:
The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on position with no direct reports. The role works closely with Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize equipment downtime, complete preventive maintenance, and quickly resolve mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues.
Essential Functions:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production issues to minimize downtime and keep production running efficiently.
- Develop and perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, parts replacement, and equipment testing.
- Maintain and repair equipment such as fillers, packaging equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, compressors, water systems, and other manufacturing machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic controls-related issues and determine the appropriate repair or corrective action.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, including completed work orders, preventive maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment issues.
- Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements to increase reliability, safety, and production efficiency.
- Assist with equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and startup of new or existing machinery.
- Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies and communicate when replacements or additional materials are needed.
- Work with outside contractors and service providers when specialized repairs, inspections, or installations are required.
- Support facility maintenance needs, including basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building repairs, and general upkeep as needed.
- Follow all company safety, quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements and maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.
- Provide support during production schedule changes, equipment startups, and other operational needs, including occasional after-hours response when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills with the ability to diagnose problems and determine practical solutions.
- Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests based on production needs and urgency.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment safety and reliability.
- Ability to safely use common hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift, bend, climb, and work around machinery as required.
Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:
- Normally standing/walking with freedom of movement on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. 60+ lbs. require lift with partner.
- Frequent physical activity requires walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and stooping.
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.