1st Shift Maintenance Technician Location: Fall River, MA Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Weekly Hours: Typically 40–48 hours Pay Rate: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Fall River, MA. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, hands-on experience with industrial manufacturing equipment, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve maintenance issues. This position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery, including injection-molding and compression-molding equipment, while supporting preventive maintenance programs, facility operations, and workplace safety. Key Responsibilities • Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic equipment, and production systems. • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. • Maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor drives, and control systems. • Identify mechanical and electrical failures and independently implement effective repairs. • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications. • Fabricate replacement components using machine shop tools and equipment when necessary. • Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, doors, ventilation, plumbing, and related systems. • Support maintenance activities involving compressors, boilers, HVAC systems, and other building utilities. • Document maintenance activities, equipment repairs, work orders, and replacement parts used. • Monitor equipment conditions and report potential failures or safety concerns. • Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance tools, parts, and supplies. • Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and established workplace safety protocols. • Collaborate with production personnel to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment. • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including 120V–480V three-phase power. • Experience with AC/DC motors, drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies. • Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems independently. • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings. • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize maintenance tasks. • Good communication and teamwork skills. • Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications • Technical school certification or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical fields. • Experience with rubber compression-molding equipment, including Banbury mixers, tubers, and compression molds. • Familiarity with injection-molding machinery and auxiliary equipment, including chillers, robotics, thermolators, dryers, and additive blenders. • Experience with industrial motor drives and high-horsepower AC/DC motors. • Welding, fabrication, or machine shop experience. • Experience with industrial preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance records. Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour, depending on experience. Shift: 1st Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Typical Weekly Hours: 40–48 hours Apply Today If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Join a professional manufacturing team where your technical expertise and commitment to operational excellence can make a meaningful impact.