Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join our team at Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA. This position is located at a facility subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and building maintenance issues to restore equipment quickly and safely.
• Complete repairs involving electrical systems, piping, welding, machining, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and general facility maintenance.
• Install and maintain production equipment, compressed air systems, water lines, and other building infrastructure.
• Perform equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Fabricate or modify repair parts using machining and welding equipment when needed.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance priorities to leadership.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep maintenance areas, equipment, and tools organized and operating safely.
• Follow company quality standards, safety procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Intermediate MIG welding and basic machining experience.
• Ability to safely use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, and Vernier measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have your own basic maintenance tools.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay / extra vacation purchase opportunities
• Earn an additional 8% shift differential when working second shift
• 401(k) plan with immediate company match
• Great Benefits including several medical plan options
• Health Savings Account Contribution
• Wellness Discount Program
• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee discounts on Pelican Products and gear
• Beautiful New England location
• Onsite Gym
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and facility systems
• Career growth opportunities within Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations

Pay

The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.