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Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Equipment

Placon Corporation


Job Location:

West Springfield, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 31
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Maintenance Technician Manufacturing Equipment

Were hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot repair and improve high-speed production equipment in a food packaging environment. This role is ideal for an experienced technician with strong electrical and mechanical skills including PLCs control systems pneumatics hydraulics and preventive maintenance while helping us maintain high standards for GMP SQF sanitation and food packaging safety. Preferences for 2nd and 3rd shift candidates.

Compensation

Pay rate: $29.00 $31.00. Team Members working the Night Shift will qualify for an additional .75 cents per hour shift differential.

Work Schedule

Training for this role is expected to take approximately 3 to 6 months on first shift. Regular schedule is Sunday through Thursday 11:00pm to 7:00am

Why Placon Youll Love it Here

  • Hands-on role supporting critical production equipment and facility operations
  • Opportunity to troubleshoot repair and improve a wide range of electrical electronic and mechanical systems
  • Exposure to equipment upgrades machine modifications and capital projects
  • A safety-focused environment with strong quality and food packaging standards

What Youll Do

  • Perform electrical electronic and mechanical maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment
  • Troubleshoot breakdowns and repair equipment to restore safe effective operation
  • Complete corrective and preventive maintenance work orders on schedule
  • Support machine modifications equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects
  • Assist with the development of preventive maintenance programs for new and rebuilt equipment
  • Help integrate electrical control systems for new or rebuilt machinery and process improvements
  • Maintain compliance with GMP SQF OSHA National Electric Code NFPA and company safety standards
  • Work professionally with team members to resolve issues and support continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology Industrial Electronics or a related field and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience or 6 years of progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience
  • Ability to safely use hand tools and electronic test equipment
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic programs
  • Knowledge of PLCs digital and analog servo systems and electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office and using computers for machine control testing
  • Experience with soldering ARC welding and MIG welding is preferred
  • Strong communication skills ability to work with minimal supervision and a safety-first mindset including LOTO and PPE practices
  • Ability to read write and communicate in English and operate motorized vehicles such as forklifts and elevated platforms

Does this sound like you

If youre a hands-on problem solver with strong industrial maintenance experience and a commitment to safety wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team.

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test basic physical background check educational verification and reference checks (as applicable).




Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is general Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.




Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or other protected characteristics.




This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.

Required Experience:

IC


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Placon makes it clear that its place is in packaging. The company makes thermoformed plastic stock and custom packaging for retail, food, and medical markets. Its primarily clear packaging is made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET; the kind of plastic used in water and sof ... View more

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