Production Maintenance Technician: Keep Manufacturing Running

ClearH2O; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearH2O in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role with no direct reports and close collaboration with production, quality, and operations teams.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, strong technical skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Read schematics

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Job description

ClearH2O in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role with no direct reports and close collaboration with production, quality, and operations teams.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, strong technical skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic