Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

Norton, MA, United States
Date Posted:
Jan 30, 2026

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, and the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the Norton, Massachusetts facility. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with working hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, and a pay range of $21-$25 per hour.

Maintenance Mechanics oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with production manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confers with production manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Must provide and maintain own tools.

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High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience required, 3-8 years preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Electrical experience a plus.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment with temperature changes depending on the season.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Access to on-demand pay

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.