Machine Maintenance Technician

Our client is a leading manufacturer of spouted flexible pouches and caps in North America, operating from a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in West Bridgewater.

They are seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician with experience in repairing manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for routine repairs, respond to equipment breakdowns, and carry out scheduled preventive maintenance throughout the plant.

Work schedule is a rotating Day & Night shift to include every other weekend. Hours are 6:00pm - 6:00am.

Hourly rate pay is $28-$36/hour depending on experience, with a mid week shift (Mon-Fri) differential of $2hr and a weekend shift (Sat-Sun) differential at $3hr. This also includes a generous benefit package and great work environment.

Responsible for general machine and company maintenance.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• General maintenance skills
• Knowledge of PLC’s a plus
• Knowledge of setting up Camera’s a plus
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Electrical background a plus
• Knowledge of heat sealing process a plus
• Good attitude: ability to work well with others and be a team player

• Routine machine and equipment maintenance and repair
• Product changeovers as needed
• Work on continuous improvement projects as needed
• Notify lead of needed extended repairs and or spare parts
• Completion of all pertinent maintenance paperwork
• Be part of Corrective Action teams
• Help out production team as needed
• Quality auditing and understanding
• Ability to perform quality testing as needed
• Report any potential food safety, legality, quality of food defense concerns to the plant manager or quality personnel
• Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintains product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality systems
• Must follow all company policies and procedures
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position (drug test may be required)

• Other duties as required

• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good attitude
• Willingness to ascertain new skills
• Follows company policies and procedures

• Physical demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls: reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:
  While performing the duties of this job the employee is/or may be exposed to high noise levels that require hearing protection. Employee may also be required to wear safety glasses and/or safety gloves.