Industrial Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift
Avery Dennison · Fitchburg, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Avery Dennison (packaging) in Fitchburg, MA. Or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 37%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- ✓ EHS / safety 30%
- Automation 22%
- Welding 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Avery Dennison in Fitchburg
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician, 1st shift, 7am-3pm · Reliability · Technician
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About the Role
Are you a curious problem solver who thrives on keeping complex machinery running at peak performance? Avery Dennison is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility uptime In this role, you won't just apply "band-aid" fixes—you’ll use your technical skills to identify root causes, troubleshoot electrical/PLC issues, and keep production moving safely.
SHIFT: 2:45pm-11pm
Hourly Rate: $31.47-$41.41/hour depending on experience
The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range. In some circumstances, this may be above or below the range (based on various factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position). That may change, depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent
- ✓Classification: Avery Dennison - Internal
- ✓3 - 5 years previous experience
- ✓Certifications in specialty areas required as applicable. Or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job.
- ✓Electrical certification/ training or 3-5 years experience.
- ✓PLC certification/training or 3- 5 years experience.
- ✓Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.
- ✓Good verbal and written communication.
- ✓Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
- ✓Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
- ✓Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.
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What You’ll Do
- •Diagnostic Repair: Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic/hydraulic components
- •Electrical & PLCs: Read schematics and utilize PLCs to diagnose faults on automated lines
- •Preventative Care: Execute preventive maintenance schedules and maintain equipment per OSHA standards
- •Continuous Improvement: Partner with team members and engineers to reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and optimize processes
- •Safety & Support: Keep a safe work area, record maintenance logs, and support site goals
Preferred
- +AutoCad proficiency
- +Associate Degree or better in Manufacturing or Electrical disciplines.
- +Proficiency in using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose to root cause.
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