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Microspec Corp lists this Fabrication and Maintenance Technician opportunity in peterborough, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Educational and Skills Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or equivalent work experience preferred.
5+ years of light manual machining, welding, fabrication, maintenance, or manufacturing support experience.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, fixtures, tooling, and facility-related issues with limited supervision.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, measurements, routers, work instructions, and preventive maintenance documentation.
Basic computer skills required; Microsoft Office and CAD experience preferred.
A valid state-issued driver's license is required.
Reports To: Maintenance Assistant Manager
Primary responsibility: Independently fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fixtures, equipment, and facility systems to support production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives.
Essential functions of the position (not limited to tasks listed):
Equipment & Fixture Fabrication:
Fabricate new fixtures, tooling, guards, brackets, and equipment components from engineering drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, or existing samples.
Modify and improve existing jigs, fixtures, and support equipment to improve safety, usability, quality, or production efficiency.
Set up and safely operate machine shop equipment, welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools within assigned capabilities.
Project Management & Documentation:
Plan, prioritize, and complete assigned fabrication, repair, and improvement projects with limited supervision.
Maintain accurate records of upcoming, in-process, and completed work, including parts used, work performed, and status updates.
Complete required Microspec documentation including routers, logs, records, preventive maintenance forms, and project notes.
Maintenance & Repair:
Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and upgrade manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and facility systems as requested.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per documented procedures and identify follow-up work needed to maintain equipment reliability.
Assist in identifying root causes of recurring maintenance issues and recommend corrective actions.
Respond to urgent equipment or facility needs while maintaining safe work practices and communicating status to appropriate personnel.
Leadership, Safety & Continuous Improvement:
Provide guidance to Level 1 technicians on routine fabrication, maintenance, documentation, and safe work practices when requested.
Communicate material, tooling, safety, and equipment needs to the Maintenance Team Lead or appropriate personnel.
Support continuous improvement activities related to production flow, fixture reliability, workplace organization, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
General & Other Duties:
Other tasks as requested or required by Management.
Possible off-shift winter grounds maintenance, as requested.
Is the work described above checked by another individual? YES NO
Consistent motor skills and other requirements of the position:
Persistent: Standing: (45) % Sitting: (45) % Walking: (10) %
Consistent lifting of up to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
Lifting of 1 lb. – Frequently
Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. – Occasionally
Reaching – must be able to reach machines and/or materials up to 6 ft. from – Frequently
Kneeling – Frequently
Climbing stairs – Occasionally
Repetitive motion – right/left hand/wrist – Frequently
Repetitive motion – right/left foot/ankle – N/A
Continuous arm motions – Yes
Must be able to avoid potentially moving which could cause injury – Yes
Must be able to grasp and move objects consistently and regularly – Yes
Vision: intricate nature of work requires 20/20 with or without corrective lenses – Yes
Must be able to use gaging equipment and tools – Yes
Must demonstrate to work productively and efficiently with others – Yes
Microspec offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Matching 401K plan annually after 1 year
Entry-level 2 weeks paid vacation
64 Hours personal/sick time (unused time paid out at the end of the year)
Annual discretionary bonus
Salary range-$28-$30 per hour based on experience
Worksite address
peterborough, NH, 03458, US
Who can apply
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