Posted July 09, 2026
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
IDEAL Industries, Inc.
Sterling, Massachusetts, United States 01564
Full Time
Reference: 285717926
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for maintaining and servicing all facilities, manufacturing, staking, and auxiliary equipment. It is a non-exempt position that receives general work direction from the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager. This position interfaces with all levels of the organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment when necessary.
- Perform repairs to minimize downtime, meet production schedules, and minimize interference with other departments.
- Perform repairs and maintenance for primary buildings, associated outbuildings, or structures, including but not limited to basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
- Maintain the integrity and appearance of equipment.
- Troubleshoot and debug problems within electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLC’s.
- Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
- Support and Advance a LEAN culture of implementing & maintaining an effective continuous Improvement program throughout the organization in order to improve value to customers, shareholders and employees.
- Have flexible scheduling availability as it relates to changing business needs.
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma / GED required (AND) two or more years of experience in injection molding machine repair in a manufacturing environment (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
- Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
- This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
- Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Trade school / technical certifications and/or degree preferred.
- Need initiative and hands-on experience to resolve problems and able to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and correct unforeseen facilities and equipment maintenance related issues.
- Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment and components within all buildings.
- Must be familiar with PLC and automated assembly and packaging equipment, injection molding machines and other related equipment.
- Knowledge of various injection molding machines, including but not limited to Nissei.
- Must have basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
- Must be familiar with Lock-out Tag-out procedures and electrical work safety standards codes
- Knowledge of material drying system functionality and components.
- Familiarity and practical application knowledge of Microsoft Office®, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.
2nd Shift: 4pm-12am
40 Hours
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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