Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (2nd shift: 3pm-11pm)
Grimco · Manchester, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Grimco (industrial) in Manchester, NH. At any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1648 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live reliability postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 63%
- EHS / safety 47%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- FDA / GMP 37%
- Welding 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from GrimcoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot common mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults, and escalate advanced issues as needed.
- ◆Repair or replace worn parts, motors, belts, bearings, hoses, sensors, and other components within demonstrated skills and authorization.
- ◆Use equipment manuals, basic schematics, diagnostic tools, and maintenance procedures to identify causes of recurring problems.
- ◆Assist experienced technicians with complex electrical controls, automation, and machine repairs while developing technical skills.
- ◆Support equipment setup, adjustments, changeovers, and safe return to service after maintenance.
- ◆Record completed work, parts used, equipment conditions, and follow-up needs in maintenance documentation.
- ◆Communicate equipment status, recurring faults, and safety concerns to production and the Maintenance Manager.
- ◆Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine-guarding, and PPE procedures; perform only authorized work.
- ◆Maintain clean work areas and organized tools; support reliability improvements and basic facility maintenance.
(Must Have)
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Practical mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
- ✓Ability to diagnose and resolve routine manufacturing-equipment problems safely, with sound judgment about when to request assistance.
- ✓Foundational understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical and pneumatic concepts.
- ✓Ability to follow maintenance procedures, read manuals and work instructions, and maintain accurate records.
- ✓Basic computer skills, dependable attendance, and ability to work effectively with production teams.
- ✓Commitment to safe work practices, including required lockout/tagout procedures.
Requirements
- ✓Stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb ladders to access equipment.
- ✓Handle and transport tools, parts, and materials; heavier tasks require appropriate lifting methods and assistance.
- ✓Use hand and power tools and work around manufacturing equipment following applicable safety procedures.
- ✓Perform work in production areas that may involve noise, dust, moving equipment, and changing temperatures.
- ✓Lift up to 60lbs throughout shift
- ✓Manufacturing environment supporting production equipment and facility maintenance, with exposure to machinery, noise, dust, moving equipment, and maintenance work areas. Required PPE must be worn and applicable safety procedures followed.
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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (2nd shift: 3pm-11pm)
- •Full-time
- •Compensation: USD 28 - USD 33 - hourly
Company Description
Grimco is a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, serving customers across the US as well as Canada and the UK. Founded in 1875 and still privately held today, Grimco has grown to more than $1.5 billion in annual sales while staying true to its roots as a family business.
At Grimco, our Maintenance Technicians help keep production equipment, facility systems, and daily operations running safely and efficiently. This role supports manufacturing uptime through preventive maintenance, routine troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement at our Manchester facility.
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs common mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment problems, and supports production equipment availability. Working independently on familiar tasks and with guidance on complex repairs, this technician partners with production operators and experienced maintenance personnel to restore equipment safely and minimize downtime.
(Nice to Have)
- +Experience maintaining equipment in manufacturing, plastics extrusion, or a continuous-process environment.
- +Familiarity with motor controls, sensors, relays, pumps, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
- +Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- +Exposure to preventive maintenance programs or computerized maintenance systems.
- +Technical certificate, craft apprenticeship coursework, or relevant military technical training.
- +Interest in progressing toward advanced electrical, PLC, and automation troubleshooting.
Additional Information
Physical
Pay & Schedule
- •Work Schedule: 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm
- •Base Compensation: $28 - $33 per hour
- •2nd Shift Differential: Additional $0.75 per hour
- •Total Hourly Compensation: $28.75-$33.75 per hour
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Medical premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years, costing only $16.50/biweekly paycheck for employee only coverage.
- •Paid Holidays
- •PTO with pay out options
- •Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- •401(k) with Profit Sharing — 6% of total compensation
- •Employee Referral Program
- •Volunteer Time Off
By completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, set a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You fu