1st Shift Maintenance Technician

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Fall River, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Weekly Hours: Typically 40–48 hours
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Fall River, MA.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, hands-on experience with industrial manufacturing equipment, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.

This position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery, including injection-molding and compression-molding equipment, while supporting preventive maintenance programs, facility operations, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic equipment, and production systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor drives, and control systems.

• Identify mechanical and electrical failures and independently implement effective repairs.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.

• Fabricate replacement components using machine shop tools and equipment when necessary.

• Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, doors, ventilation, plumbing, and related systems.

• Support maintenance activities involving compressors, boilers, HVAC systems, and other building utilities.

• Document maintenance activities, equipment repairs, work orders, and replacement parts used.

• Monitor equipment conditions and report potential failures or safety concerns.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance tools, parts, and supplies.

• Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and established workplace safety protocols.

• Collaborate with production personnel to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including 120V–480V three-phase power .

• Experience with AC/DC motors, drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems independently.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize maintenance tasks.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certification or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical fields.

• Experience with rubber compression-molding equipment, including Banbury mixers, tubers, and compression molds.

• Familiarity with injection-molding machinery and auxiliary equipment, including chillers, robotics, thermolators, dryers, and additive blenders.

• Experience with industrial motor drives and high-horsepower AC/DC motors.

• Welding, fabrication, or machine shop experience.

• Experience with industrial preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance records.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Typical Weekly Hours: 40–48 hours

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join a professional manufacturing team where your technical expertise and commitment to operational excellence can make a meaningful impact.