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Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift

Tootsie Roll Industries
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

Position Summary

Packaging Maintenance “A” Mechanic will perform repairs and maintenance of high speed packaging equipment, such as baggers, cartoners, and case packers in a food environment supporting manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

· Ensures safe working conditions by following safe work practices

· Ensure food safety by following GMP, HACCP, and other food safety requirements

· Evaluate machine conditions and maintenance tasks in regards to safety

· Provide and implement solutions in regards to safety

· Perform Preventative Maintenance on assigned equipment

· Evaluate current Preventative Maintenance tasks for proper information, tasks, and intervals

· Ensure proper and timely repairs to assigned production equipment

· Train other Mechanics in the proper repair of assigned production equipment

· Fabricate parts within .025” tolerance on Lathe and Milling Machine utilizing machine drawings

· Utilize Wire Feed, Stick, and Tig welder to complete strong welds

· Utilize all shop and hand tools effectively and safely including Plasma Cutter

· Write proper Current Best Approach (CBA’s)

· Read pneumatic drawings

· Effectively utilize Lean Manufacturing Techniques (5S, Smart Changeover, etc…)

· Effectively utilize TabWare for PM’s and stock inventory

· Contribute positively in a team environment to solve complex problems

· Document all completed work effectively

· Changeover packaging equipment

· Diagnose and repair Packaging equipment

· Prepare and maintain machine records

· Audit equipment for quality and safety

· Evaluate machine performance and make recommendations to improve performance

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Mechanical Technical training preferred
  • Minimum of 6 years experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
  • Food and/or confectionery experience preferred but not required
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers’ service specifications
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize HMI to set-up and troubleshoot equipment
  • Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in packaging equipment repair
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical problems and performing repairs
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
  • Ability to use power and hand tools, operate lathe and milling machine for emergency repairs, and weld for emergency repairs
  • Ability to analyze machine issues using machine manuals

Pay: $44.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44 - $48

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