Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift - $1,000 Sign On Bonus (Sunday-Thursday)

Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift – Ayer, MA

Join a Legacy. Build the Future

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Maintenance Mechanic to join our third shift team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.

Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family.
• Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.
• Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work.
• Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed.
• Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Maintain accurate repair logs and assist with inventory tracking
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Support operational efficiency by minimizing downtime and waste
• Follow all safety protocols, GMPs, and SOPs
• Use basic PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500)
• Perform basic welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) and electrical diagnostics (24V–480V)

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree or certification in a technical trade or maintenance-related field
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience (required)
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments (bending, climbing, crawling)
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and automated equipment
• Willingness to work in hot/cold conditions and confined spaces

Tools & Equipment You’ll Use

• Welders, torches, saws, grinders, drills, rigging equipment
• Forklifts, man lifts, ladders, scaffolding
• Automated systems: palletizers, conveyors, fillers, cappers, coders, pumps, gearboxes

Why Catania Oils?

• Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement 
• Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation 
• Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality. 
• We offer competitive pay and benefits. 

Catania Oils is an Equal Opportunity Employer