Maintenance Tech 1st shift (1 week a month required to work 2nd shift rotation)

Job Overview:

Empire Staffing is currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring they operate efficiently.

Requirements:

• Perform upgrades to refrigerated warehouse space with the Maintenance/Engineering team as required.
• Maintain existing warehousing & production facilities in effective operating condition.
• Inspect and repair machinery and facility systems like electrical and plumbing to avoid equipment failures and Downtime.
• Coordinate project status with supervisor to prevent unplanned production downtime.
• Required to work on all mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance programs, including supporting the development of a NORPEL PSM program and a PM program.
• Attend calls on lines, working on planned and unplanned Maintenance work.
• Complete Work Orders to include Annual, Monthly, Weekly, and Daily PM’s.
• Support and manage Maintenance and Engineering projects as needed.
• General building maintenance including light electrical.
• Occasional repairs on material handling equipment.
• Working with production leaders to improve efficiency of equipment and lines.

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow plans for repair and maintenance.
• 2 years mechanical and electrical experience maintaining forklifts and warehouse equipment or combination of experience and trade school.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders in the set up and fitting for welding or in finishing of welds.
• Physically capable of lifting as much as one hundred pounds and carrying 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate strong problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
• High school diploma or GED
• A certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or a relevant field is preferred.
• Previous experience in facility/factory maintenance, including with conveyor belts.
• Previous experience in facility/factory refrigeration areas is desired.

If you are a dedicated Maintenance Technician with a passion for ensuring operational efficiency through effective maintenance practices, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Bedford, MA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Bedford, MA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person