Preform Manufacturing Tech

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Preform Manufacturing Tech - Direct Hire

Location: Sturbridge, MA

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Additional 8% shift differential

Schedule:

• 32 hours per week
• Saturday: 12-hour shift
• Sunday: 12-hour shift
• One additional 8-hour shift during the week
• Weekday shift can be flexible.

Grease, Grit, and Good Pay-Sound Like Your Kind of Job?

Looking for Preform Manufacturing Tech jobs in Avon where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.

Job Duties

• Perform manual and mechanical preform operations and glass-handling techniques supporting MCVD production.
• Set up and operate multiple computerized lathes and production equipment.
• Follow established work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing guidelines.
• Operate production-tracking software and maintain accurate production records.
• Perform preform index profile testing to inspect manufactured products.
• Etch preforms using acid to achieve required diameters.
• Inspect lathes and GDS equipment for leaks, damaged components, or other issues.
• Modify recipe phases to achieve appropriate heat, solenoid, and mode-code settings.
• Handle and transport corrosive chemicals and gases used in the manufacturing process according to established safety procedures.
• Read and interpret GDS schematics.
• Assist with developing and documenting manufacturing procedures, processes, and equipment.
• Support training activities for other employees within the department.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting department and business objectives.
• Perform other production and manufacturing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of similar manufacturing experience required.
• Experience working with chemicals and/or gases preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Experience with glass working and glass-working equipment highly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, conversions, and basic calculations.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to read drawings and understand product specifications.
• Ability to read GDS schematics.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits - Offered by Our Client

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with generous company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance and on-the-job training.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Promotion-from-within culture.
• Generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• PPE, safety eyewear, and work-shoe allowance.
• Consistent scheduling.
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern manufacturing facility.
• State-of-the-art equipment.

"Staffmark was great at getting me placed. Everyone I worked with was professional and friendly. I started on a temporary assignment, and after six months, I was hired on full-time by the company." Staffmark, Maintenance Technician

Apply now and let's get you to work!

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.

A Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the equipment and systems that keep business operations running efficiently. This role combines mechanical knowledge, technical problem-solving, and hands-on repair skills to support reliable production and facility performance.

Successful Manufacturing Maintenance Technician candidates understand how mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems work together to support daily operations. They use technical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and preventative maintenance practices to identify issues before they become major problems and to restore equipment when repairs are needed.

The role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely while responding to changing maintenance priorities. Individuals who enjoy troubleshooting, working with machinery, and solving technical challenges are well suited for this profession.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.