Make an Impact Where Operations, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Meet
- Location: Wilmington, MA 01887 | Onsite
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (flexibility to start early or stay up to 1 hour later as needed)
- Pay Rate: $26.45-$30.30/hour based on experience
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an innovative manufacturer serving the electrical, industrial, construction, and utility markets to identify a skilled Manufacturing Operations Technician . This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys a diverse role that combines equipment maintenance, facility support, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and operational excellence.
In this position, you'll play a critical role in keeping manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule while supporting continuous improvement across the facility.
What You'll Do
- Support shipping, receiving, packaging, material movement, and inventory control activities
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing and post-processing equipment
- Assist with equipment installations, relocations, workspace setup, and facility upkeep
- Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and vendor service activities
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels for PPE, tools, consumables, MRO supplies, and shop materials
- Maintain accurate environmental, recycling, and waste-management records
- Apply 5S principles to maintain organized, safe, and efficient workspaces
- Conduct routine inspections of safety equipment and coordinate replenishment or service as needed
- Identify and escalate equipment, process, quality, or facility concerns
- Support manufacturing, quality, and operational initiatives across the facility
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent experience
- 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, shipping/receiving, warehouse, or industrial operations environments
- Experience with inventory control, material handling, and shipping/receiving processes
- Familiarity with SAP or similar inventory or manufacturing systems
- Experience performing routine and preventive equipment maintenance
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift certification or material-handling equipment experience
- Experience supporting facility maintenance activities
- Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices
- Experience maintaining environmental, maintenance, or operational records
Why Join Us?
This is more than a maintenance or shipping role. It's an opportunity to become a key contributor within a collaborative manufacturing team where your work directly impacts safety, efficiency, and production success.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
- Direct hire position offering long-term career stability
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Consistent weekday schedule with work-life balance
- Diverse responsibilities that keep each day engaging and rewarding
- Opportunity to build expertise across manufacturing operations, maintenance, logistics, and facilities support
- Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Growing organization that values initiative, accountability, and professional development
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving problems, keeping operations running smoothly, and contributing to a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this direct hire Manufacturing Operations Technician opportunity in Wilmington, MA.
Pay Details: $26.45 to $30.30 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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