Production Set-up Mechanic

Aleron
United States, Massachusetts, Walpole
333 Coney Street (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2026
Description Job Title: Production Set-up Mechanic (2nd Shift) Location: Walpole, MA Employment Type: Contract to Direct Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $27.50/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday \| 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced production mechanic who enjoys solving mechanical challenges and keeping manufacturing operations running at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today at Stoneh@acarasolutions.com About the Opportunity Are you a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment and keeping production running smoothly? We're seeking a Production Set-up Mechanic to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment by setting up, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing high-volume filling and packaging equipment. In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting daily manufacturing operations while working with a collaborative and experienced team. What You'll Do Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair high-volume filling and packaging machinery. Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and production uptime. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and basic electrical equipment issues. Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions. Record maintenance activities and completed repairs within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reliability. Communicate equipment status, maintenance updates, and production performance during daily team meetings. Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and written work instructions. Work independently or collaborate with production and maintenance teams to meet manufacturing goals. About Acara Solutions Acara Solutions is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider connecting top talent with leading employers across manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, technology, and professional services. We are committed to helping candidates build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional talent solutions to our clients. Job Requirements What You'll Bring High School Diploma or GED. At least 2 years of experience setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing manufacturing or packaging equipment. Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and basic electronic control systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to read and follow written work instructions. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with high-volume filling and packaging equipment. Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment. Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other basic computer applications. Previous experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy \| Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply