2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic, Salem, MA

Westaff is hiring a 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic in Salem, MA

Benefits to Westaff Associates:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Retirement Savings Plan


• FREE Online Classes


• WEEKLY PAY

The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and preventive maintenance. 

Duties of the Maintenance Mechanic:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures


• Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs and manual to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFDs SCRs motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems. 


• Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed. 


• Works with operating devices such as gages, RTDs, pressure transmitter, I/Ps and vortex flow meters


• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines. 


• Operates SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork,


• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader


• Will be required to work with operations associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operators as needed for production.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have 3-5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems


• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal


• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team. 


• Must be proficient on SCADA system


• Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge


• Have basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge


• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures

Additional Information:

Shift Hours Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 10pm (2nd shift can fluctuate, must be flexible) Weekends are possible.  Training will be on first shift 9am - 5:30pm