Production Set-up Mechanic

Job Title: Production Set-up Mechanic

Location: Walpole, MA

Employment Type: Temp (12 Months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $27.50/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 2nd Shift

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain high-volume manufacturing and packaging equipment to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and communicate equipment performance with the production team.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Set up, calibrate, and repair high-volume filling and packaging machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues impacting daily production.
• Record maintenance activities and completed work in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improved reliability.
• Communicate production line performance and maintenance updates during daily team huddles.
• Support production teams by responding promptly to equipment needs.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintenance best practices.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience with setting up, maintaining, or repairing manufacturing or packaging equipment.

• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Experience with computers, including office applications
• 1+ years' experience setting up, maintaining and repairing high volume filling and packaging machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and basic electronic control systems
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to follow and adhere to written work instructions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be comfortable working autonomously or in small groups.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.