Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Maintenance Mechanic

Lowell, MA
$38-$46 per hour (DOE)
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 2nd Shift
Keep Production Running. Build a Career You Can Count On.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys diagnosing problems, repairing industrial equipment, and keeping production running at peak performance?

Plenus Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing team in Lowell, MA. In this role, you'll maintain and repair the equipment that produces our high-quality soups, sauces, and specialty food products enjoyed by customers nationwide.

If you're looking for excellent pay, outstanding benefits, and long-term career stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Plenus Group?

We know great technicians are hard to find-and we believe they deserve to be rewarded.
What We Offer

• $38-$46/hour , based on experience
• Full-Time, Year-Round Employment
• Monday-Friday | 2nd Shift
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Modern Equipment & Clean Manufacturing Facility
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic , you'll play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Install, modify, and improve production equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing .
• Knowledge of food processing equipment and sanitary manufacturing practices.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching.
• Comfortable working around moving industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures within a food manufacturing environment.

Why This Role Matters

Our maintenance team is essential to keeping production running safely and efficiently. As a Maintenance Mechanic , you'll play a direct role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring our customers receive the high-quality products they expect.

If you're ready to join a stable company that values skilled tradespeople and invests in your success, apply today!

Plenus Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Pay Range

USD $38.00 - USD $46.00 /Hr.