Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Maintenance Technician
Location: Brockton, MA
Overview:Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Pay: $30-34/hr depending on experienceShifts: 1st and 2nd shift available
Job Summary:
- This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
- Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production, facility, and utility equipment.
- Ensure equipment operates safely and reliably, with all guards and safety devices in place.
- Maintain product quality and food safety by following GMPs, HACCP, allergen, food defense, and quality standards.
- Accurately complete documentation, including CMMS work orders, notifications, and time tracking.
- Communicate equipment, safety, or food safety concerns to supervision promptly.
- Support equipment setup, startup, shutdown, and disassembly as needed.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and comply with 5S and safety requirements.
- Respond to radio calls and prioritize tasks in coordination with facility leadership.
- Participate in shift handoffs and collaborate across shifts to ensure continuity of operations.
- Spend the majority of time on the production floor supporting repairs, PMs, observations, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- General maintenance experience with basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems and work order processes.
- Entry-level experience troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment.
- Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and basic shop equipment operation.
- Basic fabrication and welding (ARC/MIG) skills preferred.
- Experience in food manufacturing, GMP environments, or Lean/5S practices preferred.
- Ability to work overtime as needed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.