Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

KiddeFenwal

400 Main Street, Ashland, MA

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands-Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection-we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at

Our Purpose

We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

About this role

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for planned preventive maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment located within the manufacturing areas, as well as performing general facilities and repair work. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain flexibility in arranging the daily workload to support the needs of the customer with an emphasis on minimizing downtime of critical machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic work, repairs, and upgrades for a variety of manual and automatic machines and production equipment.
• Completing scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Performing general facilities maintenance tasks.
• Utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the administration of PM work orders and work requests, including creating and updating schedules, procedures, and tasks.
• Identifying the need for, ordering, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts for critical machinery.
• Coordinating activities of outside repair technicians and other service providers when necessary.
• Utilizing data to identify the causes of machine downtime and recommending/implementing improvements.
• Participating in process improvement teams and applying lean concepts as appropriate, such as Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Process Maps, and RAILs, to drive positive change throughout operations.
• Supporting Facilities team members as needed for projects within other manufacturing departments.
• Assisting with maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
• Following all related company safety requirements such as, but not limited to; lock out/tag out, electrical safety, compressed gas, working from heights, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Managing related hazardous and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 35+ lbs.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of hands-on experience in diagnostics, repair work, and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic controls, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge and application of machine guarding systems, safety controls, and interlocks.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, manuals, blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade/vocational school certificate or equivalent.
• Formal training in machine repair and maintenance.
• Formal training in electrical/electronic controls.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean principles.

Kidde-Fenwal Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.