Job Description
Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 36.00/hour - Gardner, MA
- Our client, a well-established plastics manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) to support overnight operations at their Gardner, MA facility. This position works a consistent 10: 30 PM – 7: 30 AM schedule and is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding equipment and related systems to ensure continuous production.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding machines and related production equipment
- Perform electrical and mechanical repairs using schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
- Troubleshoot to the component level, including pumps, valves, sensors, and control systems
- Resolve injection end issues using knowledge of machine tolerances and component clearances
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on molding machines and auxiliary equipment
- Support machine changeovers and die changes to meet production schedules
- Wire controllers to equipment, label wiring for safety, and document system updates
- Monitor equipment performance and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime
- Complete and track work orders, PMs, and maintenance activity within ERP system (IQMS)
- Maintain organized maintenance stockroom and support spare parts tracking
Qualifications:
- Associate’ s degree or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Programming, or Robotics, plus a minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Direct experience working on and troubleshooting plastics manufacturing equipment, including injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, lubricants, and mechanical systems used in plastics processing equipment
- Ability to read and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Experience troubleshooting components such as pumps, valves, and sensors across multiple equipment types
- Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs independently
- Proficiency with ERP systems (IQMS preferred) and maintenance documentation processes
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 35.00 – 36.00/hour range
- Overtime opportunities available
- Full benefits package included
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Gardner, MA |
| Industry | Business Services - Other |
| Salary | $35–$36 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.allsearchinc.com |
About Company
AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp
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