Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Job Title:

Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Pay Rate: $35-$50/hr doe + bonus

Location:

Lowell

Duration: PERM

Shift: M-F 1st Shift

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Equipment Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and improves equipment used in fabrication, machining, assembly, and plastic fusion operations. This hands‑on role applies mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication skills to keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. The technician performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment issues, supports capital equipment projects, and implements practical improvements that reduce downtime and improve manufacturing performance.

This position works closely with Production, Quality, equipment suppliers, and outside service providers.

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing equipment and production systems.

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical issues and restore equipment to safe operating condition.

Repair or replace components such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, cylinders, valves, pumps, gearboxes, and bearings.

Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment, industrial controls, and automated systems, and perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Identify and implement improvements to equipment safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Design, fabricate, and install equipment modifications, guards, attachments, fixtures, and other enhancements.

Assist with evaluating, selecting, installing, commissioning, and starting up new manufacturing equipment.

Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and outside service providers during repairs, installations, upgrades, and technical troubleshooting.

Participate in equipment runoffs, design reviews, capability studies, and production launches, and recommend repairs, upgrades, modifications, or replacement based on operational needs.

Modify and fabricate basic tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment aids to support production.

Provide equipment-related technical support to fabrication, machining, valve assembly, actuation assembly, and other manufacturing operations.

Partner with Production and Quality to resolve equipment problems and implement practical solutions.

Develop proficiency in Asahi/America’s plastic fusion technologies and related equipment, and complete applicable training and certification in plastic welding methods, equipment, and applications.

Assist with production activities and special projects as business needs require.

Develop proficiency in Asahi/America’s plastic fusion technologies and related manufacturing equipment.

Complete training and certification in applicable plastic welding techniques, equipment, and applications.

Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of fabrication equipment used in plastic fusion operations.

Maintain accurate maintenance procedures, equipment records, repair histories, and troubleshooting information.

Document equipment repairs, modifications, and improvements, and update technical documentation when systems or components change.

Share equipment knowledge and provide technical guidance to production personnel to support consistent maintenance practices and long‑term equipment reliability.

Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills.

Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electromechanical equipment.

Ability…