S1S1 — Support Associate
Entry
Equipment Maintenance Technician I (entry-level maintenance technician). Works under close supervision. Performs basic PM tasks and simple repairs.
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
- Conduct routine inspections and scheduled servicing of production machinery.
- Perform basic PM tasks (cleaning, lubrication, tightening fasteners) and simple repairs (replacing belts, filters, bearings).
- Inspect machinery for wear and tear.
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Replace basic components as needed.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic mechanical skills
- Tool usage
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Time management
- Basic mechanical systems
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Safety standards
- Equipment operation basics
- Maintenance documentation
- Attention to detail
- Basic problem-solving
- Safety focus
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
What good looks like
- High school diploma or GED
- Vocational or trade school training in mechanical/electrical fields
Common titles
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance AssociateJunior Manufacturing Equipment MaintenanceMechanical AssociateJunior MechanicalElectrical AssociateJunior Electrical
What it pays
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