Maintenance Technician

M.S. Walker, Inc.

Location:

Boston, MA (Hyde Park)

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday 5:30 am - 2:30 pm

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving mechanical and electrical challenges, and keeping operations running at peak performance? Join M.S. Walker, a fifth-generation family-owned company with over 90 years of success, where you'll play a critical role in supporting our state-of-the-art production and distribution operations.

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of automated manufacturing and distribution equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and perform changeovers on industrial equipment, including:
  • Packers
  • Labelers
  • Wrappers
  • Beverage filling equipment
  • Palletizers
  • Coders
  • Conveyors
  • Other automated production machinery
• Rebuild and maintain motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues involving:
  • PLCs
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Photo eyes
  • Limit switches
  • Machine fault codes
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support facility systems, including compressors, boilers, generators, cooling towers, and water treatment equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders through CMMS software.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and risk management protocols.

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience supporting manufacturing, production, or distribution equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining conveyor systems and automated production equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience supporting boilers, compressors, generators, and other facility infrastructure.

• Annual wage increases based on union contract
• Union Pension Program
• Employer-paid healthcare coverage at approximately 90%

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Employee Assistance and Work-Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday
• Work at heights, including catwalks, platforms, rooftops, and elevated equipment
• Perform repairs in confined or difficult-to-access locations
• Work in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions when necessary

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry.

M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people - our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and…