• Maintenance Technician (Die Setter)

    Adecco US, Inc. (Fitchburg, MA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Die Setter)

    **Location:** Fitchburg, MA area

    **Job Type:** Full-Time, On-Site, Day Shift (9:00am–5:00pm)

    **Pay Rate:** $26.40 - 26.40/hour

    **Benefits:** Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting day one, 401(k) eligibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays, and more.

    Job Summary

    Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturer in the plastics and materials industry to help them hire a **Maintenance Technician (Die Setter)** . This position serves as an entry-level gateway into maintenance, ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with a foundation in manufacturing or plastics processing. The role combines die setup responsibilities with hands-on exposure to industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a dynamic, safety-focused production environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform die and mold setups and changeovers to support daily production schedules.

    + Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding and related production equipment.

    + Support troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems under supervision.

    + Help install, inspect, and maintain motors, conveyors, and power/control circuits.

    + Work from diagrams, schematics, and manuals to identify faults and complete safe repairs.

    + Utilize PLCs to assist with identifying and resolving automated equipment issues.

    + Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all work meets OSHA safety standards.

    + Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

     

    Qualifications and Must-Haves

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance setting **(plastics or industrial highly preferred).**

    + Electrical certification/training or equivalent 3–5 years of experience working with electrical systems.

    + PLC certification/training or equivalent 3–5 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude with basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.

    + Ability to diagnose equipment issues using standard tools and testing instruments.

    + Good communication and teamwork skills with a strong focus on safety.

    + Motivation to learn and advance into higher-level maintenance roles.

    Preferred:

    + Associate Degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Technology.

    + Prior die setting or mold setup experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD or interpreting technical drawings.

    + Exposure to preventive maintenance programs or lean manufacturing environments.

    **Pay Details:** $26.40 per hour

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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