Maintenance Technician II FIRST Shift

Maintenance Technician II - $2,000 Sign on bonus - FIRST Shift

Job Category
:
Maintenance

Requisition Number
: MAINT
001505

• Posted :
  September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Who we are

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.

We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and
2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings. You should have good electrical and mechanical ability and knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics. You should understand the principals and theories of mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance techniques as well as those of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats.

Possess strong problem-solving abilities, along with critical thinking skills, and excel in collaborating with others in a team-oriented environment.

The Location

We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This position is onsite.

Additional Job Details

• Maintain and repair production and building support equipment (including automated, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery).
• Perform various types of facility maintenance to include basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
• Implement preventive maintenance and repair procedures to expedite timely repairs and reduce lost production time.
• Maintain maintenance documentation for the equipment.
• Use of welders, acetylene torches and brazing or soldering equipment.
• Drive the company’s box-truck between buildings when necessary.
• Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) with 3 years of practical experience OR graduate of a technical school with 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PC skills to include at minimum Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong basic skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Background in environmental or occupational skills highly desired.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on standard tasks and deliver high quality results with limited supervision.
• Risk analysis and prevention methods.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Timely record maintenance and excellent attention to detail.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use fingers and hands to keyboard data, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close…