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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

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