Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 36.00/hour - Gardner, MA

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 #INDALL