Senior Maintenance Operator

Schneider Electric; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Maintenance Operator to maintain equipment reliability and drive operational excellence at the Foxborough plant. You will troubleshoot, lead maintenance activities, and collaborate across teams to streamline production while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes preventive action, continuous improvement, and effective communication with production and technical personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills when handling escalated or complex maintenance issues.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on preventive action and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across production and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently under established procedures while contributing improvement ideas.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment.
• Acts as a lead for machine, equipment and tool maintenance and repair; works individually with limited supervision.
• Actively seeks opportunities to streamline and improve all production activities across all functional teams in a collaborative manner.
• Follows in-process inspection procedures, checks quality of work visually, and verifies inspections by completing records.
• Able to work occasional overtime or support critical issues when needed.
• Escalates barriers and issues immediately to supervisor and necessary support functions.
• Knowledge and experience in general maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and programs per company policies including lockout/tagout and fall protection.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Orientation

Digital Literacy

Drives for Results

Influencing Skills

Manufacturing Operational Performance

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Operational Health and Safety

Job description

Join our plant operations team as a Senior Maintenance Operator and play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability and driving operational excellence. If you're skilled in maintenance coordination and passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Experienced in troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment.
• Acts as a lead for machine, equipment and tool maintenance and repair; works individually with limited supervision.
• Actively seeks opportunities to streamline and improve all production activities across all functional teams in a collaborative manner.
• Follows in-process inspection procedures, checks quality of work visually, and verifies inspections by completing records.
• Able to work occasional overtime or support critical issues when needed.
• Escalates barriers and issues immediately to supervisor and necessary support functions.
• Knowledge and experience in general maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and programs per company policies. This could include but is not limited to lockout/tagout, fall protection and any other safety procedures necessary to complete the work assignment safely.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Problem Solving - intermediate level; diagnosing equipment issues and implementing effective solutions quickly
• Customer Orientation - intermediate level; ensuring maintenance activities support production needs and internal stakeholder expectations
• Digital Literacy - intermediate level; using maintenance management systems to track work orders and analyze performance data
• Drives for Results - intermediate level; prioritizing tasks to meet uptime targets and operational goals
• Influencing Skills - intermediate level; coordinating with teams to align on maintenance priorities and resource allocation
• Manufacturing Operational Performance - intermediate level; monitoring equipment effectiveness and identifying improvement opportunities
• Manufacturing Process Optimization - intermediate level; streamlining maintenance workflows to enhance efficiency
• Operational Health and Safety Management - intermediate level; ensuring all maintenance work complies with safety standards and protocols

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills when handling escalated or complex maintenance issues
• Proactive mindset with a focus on preventive action and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across production and technical teams
• Ability to work independently under established procedures while contributing improvement ideas

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on role where your work directly impacts equipment reliability and plant performance
• Opportunity to lead improvement initiatives and grow your technical expertise
• Collaborative team culture that values safety, quality, and continuous learning
• Clear career pathways within maintenance and operations

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 66,144 - USD 99,216 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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