Maintenance Technician Jobs in Petersham, 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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Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 3 days 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Maintenance Technician Industrial & Manufacturing $ 27 - $ 34 / Hour location_on Fitchburg, Massachusetts work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Now Hiring...

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Turners Falls, MA (19 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Turners Falls, MA (19 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 8 days ago

as follows: High School Diploma or GED, Technical certification preferred 8+ years\' maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing setting Solid understanding and experience with CNC milling machines...

Quality Control Technician

  • Greenfield, MA (23 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (23 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Quality Control Technician Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Experience in industrial maintenance field with demonstrated preventative maintenance experience in material handling systems....

Maintenance Worker - Urgent Vacancies

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Maintenance Worker - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Placing, rearranging and removing outside plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block and...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team....

Cnc Field Service Technician - Foxborough, Ma

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Numerically Controlled (CNC) Lathe, Milling and Multi-Functional Machining Centers....

GMP Technician

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 15 days ago

The GMP Tech will be responsible for keeping assigned areas within GMP in clean and orderly condition. The tech will work successfully with fellow employees and others while understanding and...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Greenfield, MA (23 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (23 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Industrial Skills o Electricity o Phase 3 and Single-phase Motors/Circuits o Pneumatics o Hydraulics o Mechanics o Machine Maintenance o Computers o PLCs o HVAC o Ovens o Motor Controls o Temperature...

Maintenance Mechanic III - 3rd shift (9pm- 5:30am)

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Must be able to set-up and fabricate machine components on lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Tool Room Technician

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Operate machinery such as mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, and other tools to service mold and dieponents....

Maintenance Worker - Join Fast

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 18 days ago

un Maintenance Worker - Join Fast compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Placing, rearranging and removing outside plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block and...

Maintenance Technician

  • Turners Falls, MA (19 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Turners Falls, MA (19 miles from Petersham, MA)
  • 19 days ago

TURNERS FALLS Maintenance Technician ll - Industrial Manufacturing Job description Deerfield Packaging is looking to employ self-motivated, hardworking individuals to assist with machine setup, troubleshooting...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Petersham, 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 Petersham, 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 Petersham, 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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