Job Title: Maintenance Technician I — Direct Hire
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Shift: 2nd Shift — 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Pay: $36–$42/hr DOE + $0.75 2nd shift differential + $1.00 3rd shift differential
Schedule: Mostly Monday–Friday, every other Saturday — Sunday paid double time
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Maintenance Technician I supports plant productivity by performing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on industrial production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe and reliable operation of equipment to reduce downtime and maintain production output while adhering to safety and food manufacturing standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production and packaging equipment
Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, ovens, grinders, mixers, freezers, and related systems
Read mechanical and electrical schematics and follow technical documentation
Perform changeovers and line adjustments to support production schedule
Support installation, relocation, and setup of equipment as needed
Use CMMS / computer tools for parts lookup, PM documentation, and work orders
Identify unsafe or unsanitary conditions and report immediately
Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
MUST HAVES / QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on industrial maintenance experience (production or manufacturing environment preferred)
Experience repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
Ability to read drawings and technical manuals
OSHA awareness or knowledge of safe work practices in maintenance
Vocational certificate or formal training in mechanical/electrical maintenance preferred
Food manufacturing experience helpful but not required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Top Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. We provide manufacturing and engineering staffing solutions across multiple industries, built on a people-first, mission-driven culture.
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