Maintenance Technician Jobs in Boston, 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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Field Service Technician

  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Smyth Companies

ELECTRO - MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Maintenance team as an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician supporting our Wilmington (Boston) facility....

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will efficiently operate and maintain buildings, systems and equipment for various car rental locations....

Patriot Beverages

Maintenance Mechanics 1st and 2nd Shift

Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...

Maintenance Technician - Instrument & Control

  • Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 20 days ago

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean...

Overnight Maintenance Engineer (Part Time Weekends)

  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Property About Us Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and...

Production Test Technician II

  • Boxborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boxborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

At Dover Motion, our most valuable assets are our people. Our number one goal is to provide an environment where associates are supported in their development, have ample opportunities for...

Senior Engineering Technician

  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Senior Engineering Technician Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with...

Experienced Maintenance Mechanic

  • Randolph, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Randolph, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

, develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly You will work from task lists when diagnosing machines and taking corrective actions Professional...

Control and Instrumentation Technician

  • Acton, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Acton, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Conduct onsite acceptance testing at machine builder facilities....

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

DCD Automotive Holdings has 40 brands represented by over 2000 employees across 7 states, dedicated to bringing our customers only the best. The best car or truck, the best parts, the best...

Maintenance Worker

  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Maintenance Worker Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Job Type: On-Call Location: Boston, Massachusetts Shift & Schedule: Flexible Applications will be accepted until job is closed. What we're looking...

Bioprocess Technician

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Plate coating, conjugate production, buffer preparation and kit assembly Dispensing, capping, labeling and packaging of reagents Working with automated systems Ensure all ELISA...

Maintenance Technician for Manufacturing

  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

un Maintenance Technician for Manufacturing (Watertown, MA) compensation: Dependent on experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

May conduct welding (stick, MIG, TIG) and operate machine tools (lathe, Bridgeport, drill press) as needed. Shifts are: 2pm-1030pm 1030pm-6am Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday....

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Amazon maintenance technician candidates will take one of two tests in their hiring process: The Amazon Ramsay Maintenance Technician Test is a highly professional test conducted exclusively for...
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Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management
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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Boston, 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 Boston, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.9%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
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 Boston, 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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