Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) Pay: $25-$34/hour Location: Shrewsbury, MA Overtime: Available Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Pension
Valmet is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machining equipment and PLC-based production equipment in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will help keep production running safely and efficiently by diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and supporting the reliability of critical shop equipment.
What's In It For You?
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-funded pension
- Modern equipment and tools
- Strong safety culture
- Advancement opportunities within the shop
Primary Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC machining equipment
- Maintain and repair PLC-based production test equipment
- Diagnose and resolve production equipment failures
- Perform repairs on CNC lathes and CNC machining centers
- Service pressure decay testing equipment
- Maintain automated assembly equipment and automated weld equipment
- Use electronic diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and control system issues
- Use hand tools and maintenance equipment to complete repairs
- Inspect and repair machine subsystems, including motors, spindles, drives, and transmissions
- Support hydraulic, pneumatic, control, and feedback loop systems to keep equipment operating reliably
Required Qualifications
- Technical training in electronics, PLCs, and CNC machine tool controls
- Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of machine shop maintenance or mechanical maintenance experience
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on CNC lathes and CNC machining centers
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment
- Knowledge of machine tool operations and machine functionality
- Experience with motors, spindles, drives, controls, feedback systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Candidates with transferable experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, automation, machining, or skilled trades are encouraged to apply
About Valmet Valmet is a global supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With approximately 17,000 employees worldwide, the company serves industrial customers with equipment, technology, and service solutions while offering long-term career opportunities in manufacturing, service, and engineering roles.
We offer We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success. This includes a generous wage starting between $25-$34/hour* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.
*Pay range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials.