S1S1 — Support Associate

Operations – Manufacturing / Equipment Maintenance Entry

An entry-level Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing basic preventive maintenance and assisting with repairs of manufacturing equipment under close supervision.

What this level means

Entry support: executes routine, well-defined tasks under close supervision.

Scope
A single task type or queue
Autonomy
Close supervision; follows defined procedures
Complexity
Routine, well-defined requests
Impact
Individual transactions
Decision rights
Acts within scripts; escalates exceptions
Leadership
None
Typical experience
0–1 yrs

What you'd do

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment.
  • Conduct daily and weekly equipment inspections.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns with initial troubleshooting.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.
  • Adhere to safety procedures and compliance activities.
  • Support senior technicians and engineers.
  • Manage and organize maintenance tools and spare parts.
  • Contribute to general facility maintenance.
  • Engage in continuous learning.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks
  • Inspect equipment regularly
  • Assist in equipment repairs

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Equipment inspection
  • Maintenance record-keeping
  • Tool management
  • Safety compliance
  • Basic mechanical systems
  • Preventive maintenance techniques
  • Safety standards
  • Equipment operation
  • Maintenance documentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Safety-Consciousness
  • Problem-Solving Basics

What good looks like

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0–2 years of experience in equipment maintenance or a related trade
  • Completion of a vocational/technical program in industrial maintenance (preferred)

Common titles

Operations – Manufacturing / Equipment Maintenance EntryEntry Support

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000Business & Financial Operations Occupations(inferred · under review)

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