Maintenance Mechanic​/Heavy Equipment

Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding & Extrusion (On-site)

Rector Seal is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our injection molding and extrusion operations in Fall River. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location:

Fall River, MA

Department:
Manufacturing

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Work Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday, 7 am-11 am

Job Overview

For more than 80 years, Rector Seal has been a trusted manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our team to ensure our equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

The Maintenance Technician will play a key role in maintaining production uptime, supporting automation, and ensuring our equipment operates at peak performance.

Why Join Rector Seal

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Stable, growing company with a long history of success
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair molding machines, extruders, granulators, chillers, temperature controllers, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors for service support, parts procurement, and facility projects.
• Read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure all work meets industry safety standards, including electrical and mechanical safety guidelines.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS – Fiix) to document work orders, track repairs, and manage maintenance tasks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience working in a fast-paced production setting with automated equipment

Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with injection molding or extrusion equipment
• Knowledge of industrial automation and controls
• CMMS experience (Fiix or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems (experience is a plus)
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to obtain NFPA 70E certification if not already certified
• Ability to diagnose issues quickly and implement effective solutions
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

Rector Seal has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The target salary range for this hourly opportunity is $26.00/hr.

- $32.00/hr plus, there is an annual bonus incentive.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the CSWI Board of Directors.

Benefits

At Rector Seal, our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension,…