Maintenance Technician - Masis Staffing

Maintenance Technician 2

Our company is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a Food Manufacturing client in Newburyport. This is a 3rd shift, direct hire opportunity paying $29-$33/hr depending on experience. Schedule: 10:00 pm 6:30 am, Sunday-Thursday. As a Maintenance Technician 2, you'll be a key player in ensuring our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment runs smoothly. You will proactively maintain and repair production machinery, minimizing downtime while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards like SQF, HACCP, and GMP. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy troubleshooting mechanical challenges, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose & Repair: Identify mechanical defects and troubleshoot equipment issues to keep production running seamlessly.

• Preventative Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance plans to reduce unexpected downtime.

• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent future breakdowns.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with operators and train them on maintenance best practices to enhance machine longevity.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities in the CMMS system.

• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace safety standards (SQF, HACCP, GMP).

• Other Duties: Support additional maintenance-related tasks as needed by supervisors.

What You Bring:

• Technical Skills:

  • Minimum 2 years of industrial mechanical experience OR a two-year technical degree.

  • Ability to install, align, and adjust mechanical power transmission components (gearboxes, bearings, chains, shafts, gears).

  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems and ability to service regulators, filters, and conductors.

  • Basic welding proficiency, including proper PPE selection and welding preparation.

  • Familiarity with bakery or food manufacturing equipment is a plus.

• Additional Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic PC skills.

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).