Maintenance Technician / 2nd Shift Mechanic

  • The Recruiting Group, Inc.
  • Sanford, Maine
  • Full Time
Maintenance Technician / 2nd Shift Mechanic

LOCATION

Sanford, ME

No Remote

TYPE

Direct Hire

SALARY

$70,000 - $75,000 / yr

ID

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POSTED

Jul 25, 2025

Maintenance Technician / 2nd Shift Mechanic

Sanford, ME

$70,000 to $75,000 + Shift Diff + Bonus + Full Benefits

Hours: This is a second shift position with working hours from

Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional OT on Saturdays.

The Maintenance Technician / Mechanic is responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and repairs of automated equipment which include AC/DC motors, pumps, PLC/controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, conveyors, trolleys, etc. in an FDA-Regulated environment.

This role will work closely and cross-functionally, with Maintenance, Safety, Operations, Quality, etc. to meet business objectives and productivity requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Engineer Leader.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Execution of assigned Preventative Maintenance activities, including creation and updating of documentation

Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

Support Operations to perform changeovers of equipment on an as needed basis.

Assist in controlling adequate inventory parts and supplies

Coordinates with upstream and downstream processes by collaborating with Planning and Warehouse teams as well as vendor representatives on timing of effective changeovers

Maintains work area to required standards. Performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirements.

Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety requirements

Understands and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices and Micro Cleaning & Sanitization Guidelines and standards

Supports general building maintenance to ensure the facility meets the federally GMP required standards, and safety guidelines required by OSHA.

Understands dynamic production scheduling and demands, and prioritizes maintenance activities in order to enable, support and facilitate said demands.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED required

3+ years experience with maintaining and repairing automated equipment, particularly mechanical, electrical and pneumatic controls

Knowledge and the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and standards

Ability to work well with others and independently

Knowledge and ability to follow standard safety procedures

Ability to collaborate and align with team of production Operators and Leaders to align on priorities in order to accomplish goals

Ability to consistently climb, bend, kneel and lift 50 pounds safely throughout the course of a shift

Ability to remain on-call for nights and weekend coverage.

Technological proficiency with Microsoft or Google Suite, SAP, etc.

Ability to safely climb stairs and ladders and bend to 90 degrees repeatedly

General working knowledge food safety regulations (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP)

Preferred:

3+ Years Electromechanical Experience

Experience working with food safety regulated environments (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP)

Technical Certification or Degree in Machining, HVAC, Electromechanics, or related discipline

Key Competencies:

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatics / Hydraulics

Controls (Preferred)

Benefits

Health, Disability & Life Insurance

Vacation / Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Flexible Work Policy

Performance Bonus Incentives

Paid Parental Leave & Childcare Benefits

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Aid

International Career Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs
Job ID: 487391359
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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