Maintenance Technician Jobs in Ayer, MA

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Patriot Beverages

Maintenance Mechanics 1st and 2nd Shift

Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...

Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Provide general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors...

Ink Technician

  • Wilmington, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wilmington, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Company: Smyth Location: Wilmington, MA Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace Description Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do,...

Molding Technician

  • Clinton, MA (12 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MA (12 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Clinton, MA facility runs up to 20 injection molding machines at a time. The Mold Technician will be supporting the 12-hour night shift operations....

Maintenance Mechanic II, 2nd Shift

  • Andover, MA (21 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Andover, MA (21 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Track repair history of process support systems and equipment, lead or participate in continuous improvement activities, and make recommendations regarding improved machine performance....

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Fitchburg, MA (12 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (12 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Adecco is hiring for a Maintenance Technician on 1st shift for a great company in Fitchburg! This role is DIRECT HIRE....

Control and Instrumentation Technician

  • Acton, MA (7 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Acton, MA (7 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Machine Startup & Commissioning: Lead onsite equipment installation, startup, qualification, and debug of new automation, including acceptance testing at machine builder facilities....

2nd Shift Class A Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician

  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago

entry-level mechanics Incentive pay for special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler) Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines...

Class A Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician

  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago

entry-level mechanics Incentive pay for special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler) Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines...

Class B Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician

  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago

entry-level mechanics Incentive pay for special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler) Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance tasks on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines...

2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Ayer, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ayer, MA
  • 2 days ago

Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you! 2nd Shift...

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

  • Nashua, NH (13 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (13 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Some other tasks a Maintenance Technician may be called upon to do include: Performing routine maintenance around the building on machine repairs, small motors, CNC machinery, gear boxes Working on...

Kit Packaging Technician - GMP

  • North Billerica, MA (14 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Billerica, MA (14 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The kit packaging operation is largely a manual operation, with some labeling operations performed by the use of automated labeling machines....

Maintenance Technician

  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do as a Maintenance Technician - Cont'd Successfully meets the requirements of irradiator operator....

Building Maintenance Worker

  • Marlborough, MA (15 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (15 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Building Maintenance Worker at Wind River Environmental LLC FULL TIME Job Expires: 4w 1d Job Description Description: Position Summary This position is responsible for residential and commercial...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Ayer, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in Ayer, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Ayer, MA
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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