Jobs in Pawtucket

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.

Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

General Summary of Position:

We're looking for a talented sales intern to work alongside our sales professionals who will focus on new business development by selling our voice and data telecommunication products and services to C-level and Director level decision makers. If you are a highly driven, self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, and competitive spirit, then Granite will provide you an exciting and lucrative career opportunity. You will get the training, support and environment needed to succeed. You will be the driving force for securing new customers and new business regionally for Granite across North America.

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• Assisting team members with administrative tasks
  
• Learning and incorporating sales skills from and into their own sales environment
  
• Learning the products we sell and understand Granite as a company
  
• Producing and/or editing written reports for team members
  
• Prospecting new clients via cold calling
  
• Gain knowledge of using CRM- Salesforce
  
• Participating in independent sales tasks and strategies
  
• Participating in a sales intern role play competition
  

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Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.

Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Summary of Position:

The Granite Telecommunications Proposal Specialist works within all departments and directly supports Sales Operations and Client Services by managing all requested and submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs). This role is responsible for fully understanding each proposal, leading deal construction, and supporting negotiation strategies related to commercial, technical, and solution-based requirements.

The Proposal Specialist owns the endtoend development of each proposal, ensuring all project deadlines and deliverables are met. This includes collaborating with internal subject matter experts from Solution Engineering, Legal, PMO, and Finance to gather accurate

information, understand solution requirements, and ensure the proposal reflects Granite's capabilities. The role also involves tracking and maintaining all relevant RFP documents and coordinating technical or solutionbased support throughout the bid process.

The Proposal Specialist will join internal and external calls to support Sales Operations, clearly communicating requirements, clarifications, and solution details. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage high volumes of email, messaging, and crossdepartmental coordination. Accuracy and efficiency in the creation of all proposal responses and quotes are critical, as the specialist often partners closely with fellow Proposal Team members and business stakeholders. The role requires a solid understanding of Granite's products, services, and solution possibilities. The Proposal Specialist is also responsible for leveraging and maintaining the Loopio platform, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with evolving business and technical standards. In addition, the Proposal Specialist plays a key role in supporting opportunities across commercial and government markets. Responsibilities include gathering and formatting information, writing and editing proposal content, and securing required approvals. Success in this environment requires practicality,strong communication, relationshipbuilding skills, and a collegial, teamoriented mindset.

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  Work with varies departments, such as sales, solutions engineering, legal and finance teams to understand customer needs and develop strategy for the proposal response.

  
  
  
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  Ensuring all other associated representatives are involved and held accountable to deadlines and ownership of tasks.

  
  
  
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  Streamline and track statistics of wins (Units and products awarded) and categorize losses based on pricing, solution, or written proposal. Under trends to improve succession for the future.

  
  
  
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  Meet all proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.

  
  
  
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  Work effectively with internal subject matter experts to develop consistent, compelling responses to satisfy proposal requirements.

  
  
  
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  Review functional, technical and company information received from internal subject matter experts.

  
  
  
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  Coordinate final production and delivery of completed proposal response.

  
  
  
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  Ability to work on multiple proposals simultaneously.

  
  
  
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  Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.

  
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Excellent research skills and the ability to write persuasively and articulately.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Strong coordination and planning skills.
  
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in drafting and/or contributing to proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs etc.) responses.
  
• Must be technologically savvy in order to navigate and organize electronic submissions and online bids.
  
• Ability to identify problems and/or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  
• Must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced work environment with strict deadlines.
  
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills. Must interface effectively with internal management, and customer representatives including contracting officers and specialists.
  
• Computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Word).
  
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  
• US Citizenship Required.
  

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  Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, communications, or related discipline preferred.

  
  
  
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  Professional certifications such as APMP, CPCM, CFCM, CCCM or PMP

  
  
  

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The OHS Operations Manager works collaboratively with the OHS Medical Director and the Sr. Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to develop, implement and oversee the delivery systems for the Occupational Health Service and the Sturdy Health Employee Health Program. The Operational and Business Manager provides leadership and oversight of the Occupational Health Staff. This role functions within the policies, practice guidelines, and procedures of Sturdy Health in addition to the Department of Public Health, DNV, CDC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies standards. Promotes a safe and healthful work environment and assists healthcare personnel in maintaining optimum mental and physical health in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Workers’ Compensation requirements.

Education/Training:

· BA/BS Degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or another relevant field required.

· Masters in health-related field preferred

Licenses/Certification:

· BLS required

Required Qualifications and Skills:

· Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of OSHA/ Occupational Health Regulations.

· Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Occupational Health Services Department and Sturdy Health as a whole.

· Strong leadership and analytical base

· Charged with maintaining the proper scheduling of all site personnel to ensure that all areas are appropriately staffed to provide scheduled appointments and/or walk-in medical care to patients.

· Command of verbal and written English

· Positive interpersonal communication skills

· Good organizational skills

• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers, including patients, families, co-workers, and providers.

· Available on off-hours as needed, if site has extended evening and/or weekend hours, or emergencies

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Three to five years of supervisory or management experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical office operations, including scheduling, billing, insurance, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and healthcare reporting tools.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, payroll, and revenue cycle management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements.

Essential Job Functions:

· Responsible for implementing projects and strategic plans in multispecialty sites with oversight

· Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff by following policies and procedures.

· Provides leadership support to those who supervise support staff involved in clinical and administrative activities, with emphasis on sensitivity to patients and meeting service standards.

· Plans, organizes, and oversees work schedules and assignments of support staff to meet operational needs.

· Charged with maintaining the proper scheduling of all site personnel to ensure that all areas are appropriately staffed to provide scheduled appointments and/or walk-in medical care to patients.

· Ensure all staff members complete competency requirements as required for their position.

· Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of patient-related activities such as registration, managed care referrals, the collection, recording and distribution of cash and check payments, medical assisting vital signs and lab tests.

· Assist providers and ensure availability of needed supplies.

· Implement processes and procedures to ensure efficient processing of work including, but not limited to, time of service, scheduling, referral management, pre-registration and visit ticket entry.

· Works with the site Medical Director or Physician Lead, and site coordinators to develop office orientation procedures and protocols.

· Responsible for serving as site’s point of contact for all provider needs and patient concerns.

· Responsible for the achievement of key metrics as clearly outlined in the Annual Goals.

· Reports monthly KPIs, provide updates on goals and collaborates in strategic plan for OHS department.

· Responsible for successful implementation of necessary site interventions.

· Hold monthly staff and/or Provider meetings.

· Collaborate with Quality and Population Health to ensure accuracy of data input and patient outreach/in-reach.

· Ensure that staff's training needs are met.

· Identifies training needs in both business/office and patient care activities and assists with training of support staff to ensure staff proficiency. Coordinates regular skills development sessions for support staff.

· Has the authority to direct and support employees’ daily work activities.

· Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action, and performance reviews.

· Assists in planning, monitoring and/or managing budget in functional area of department.

· Assist with other administrative responsibilities as needed.

· Ensures general site cleanliness, including waiting/exam rooms.

· Monitors and maintains supplies needed for practice operations and ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, push, pull with or without reasonable accommodation, able to work additional hours and be flexible with schedule. Must be able to walk, sit, answer telephones without or without reasonable accommodation. Exposure to blood and/or body fluids and infectious materials is inherent in this position.

About Plum Dental Group (“Plum”) 

Plum is a dynamic, high growth Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) with 30+ locations in RI and eastern CT supporting over 350 total employees. The Company's affiliated dental practices provide comprehensive general, specialty and cosmetic dental care to over 80,000 patients annually. As a DPO, we are responsible for managing all administrative support functions of the dental practices including marketing, facilities, HR, insurance, accounting, billing, etc. so that dentists can focus on treating patients and not have to worry about the nuts and bolts of running or maintaining a practice. 

The Opportunity 

The Senior Manager, Program Management is an execution and governance partner to the Executive VP of Operations and the Operations leadership team. This role translates strategy into clear plans, drives portfolio discipline, and runs the operating rhythm (cadence, content, follow-through) that keeps priority deliverables organized, visible, and on track. 

This person is a strong program/project leader with high stakeholder EQ, able to influence without authority across State Directors, Senior Practice Managers, and cross-functional partners (HR, Finance, Facilities/Technology, Marketing, Training & Development, Specialty, Integrations). 

Key Responsibilities: 

Operating Rhythm & Governance  

• Own and continuously improve the Operations operating rhythm (weekly leadership huddles, workstream cadences, monthly reviews, quarterly planning). 
• Build agendas, pre-reads, and facilitation plans that are decision-oriented and action-driven. 
• Maintain a decision log, action tracker, and escalation paths; ensure closure and accountability. 
• Standardize meeting expectations (purpose, pre-work, outputs, owners, due dates). 

Program & Portfolio Management  

• Run a “PMO-lite” across Ops priorities: roadmap, milestones, dependencies, resource constraints, risks/issues, and mitigations. 
• Establish clear project fundamentals: charters, timelines, RACIs, stakeholder maps, communication plans, and adoption plans. 
• Drive consistent status reporting and executive-ready summaries (what changed, what’s stuck, what’s needed). 
• Partner with Ops leaders to keep deliverables organized and on-time—flagging risks early and driving cross-team resolution. 

Leadership Team Enablement & Stakeholder Management  

• Support the Executive VP of Operations with priority management and preparation for key touchpoints (leadership meetings, monthly ops reviews). 
• Create “clarity systems” for direct reports: deliverable trackers, milestone check-ins, and readiness checkpoints. 
• Coordinate across CEO peer functions (HR, Finance, Facilities/Tech) to manage interdependencies and reduce bottlenecks. 
• Draft or refine key communications, updates, and alignment materials as needed. 

Performance Insights & Content Readiness  

• Ensure leadership meetings have decision-grade content (scorecards, trends, key variances, risks, and recommended actions). 
• Drive consistent pre-read readiness and narrative clarity—so meetings focus on decisions, not discovery. 

Strategic Priority Projects 

• Lead VP-sponsored strategic initiatives end-to-end (e.g., workflow standardization, integration readiness, leadership enablement rollouts, operating model improvements). 
• Ensure implementation includes adoption, training alignment, and post-launch stabilization checks. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years in program management, strategic operations, consulting, or operational leadership (multi-site healthcare/dental strongly preferred). 
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional work with senior stakeholders and competing priorities. 
• Strong cadence management: agendas, pre-reads, action tracking, and follow-through. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complexity into clear decisions and next steps. 
• Comfortable with execution tooling (Asana/Monday/Jira or equivalent), dashboards/scorecards, and Microsoft/Google suite. 
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/MHA or PMP a plus. 

Compensation 

• Salary and annual bonus dependent on background and level of experience 
• The ceiling is high at Plum – we are a young and lean company and there will be new opportunities that develop as we grow; salary can increase considerably (and potentially include equity) as you develop and take on additional responsibility 
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits 

• Perform set-up for complex/advanced/non-routine jobs independently
• Use measuring equipment effectively such as micrometers and calipers
• Work from written procedures and work routers
• Dismantle jigs, tools, and special fixtures
• Make tooling as necessary
• Provides training to co-workers on the operation of CNC machines and inspection methods and tools.
• Maintain drawing specifications by monitoring dimensional and visual characteristics to detect non-conformances
• Handle raw material and hazardous waste safely and in an environmentally responsible manner
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent (will consider candidates with considerable experience in lieu of education requirement)
• 5+ years of experience in performing adjustments and offsets in CNC Machining for Mills and Lathes (Required)
• Effective verbal/written communications skills and organizational skills
• Must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, good attendance, and flexibility to work overtime as needed The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, plus participation in a company-wide bonus plan. For immediate consideration and faster response, please forward current resume to: Please include job #19695 in subject line. Please note that all candidates applying must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Client will NOT sponsor.
  
  

Providence | General Contractor | Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple Massachusetts public construction projects from pre‑construction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing teams, and has a strong background in public-sector work.

What You’ll Do

Lead pre‑construction meetings, site visits, and project planning

Manage and mentor project teams (APMs, Superintendents, Engineers, Admin staff)

Oversee change orders, documentation, routing, and approvals

Maintain strong client relationships and manage subcontractor agreements

Support scheduling, purchasing, invoicing, and overall project operations

Coordinate 2–4 projects simultaneously

What You Bring

5–10 years of construction project management experience

Experience with Massachusetts Public Construction / DCAMM strongly preferred

Knowledge of pre‑construction planning, commercial construction, and basic estimating

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple high‑volume projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, and Procore

OSHA 10 certification

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Work Environment

60% office | 40% outdoor active job sites

(Varies by project needs)

Interested or know someone who might be a fit? Apply today or share with your network!

Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Collette is seeking an Inventory Resolutions Specialist to join our Worldwide Operations Team. This is a hybrid role based at headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.

About Collette: Let Us Show You the World

There has never been a better time to be in the travel industry. See the world, connect with others, and experience the immersive benefits of one of the trendiest industries when you join the Collette team! As the longest-running tour operator in North America, our family-owned business leads the industry in innovation and expertise. Collette’s passionate team works hard to fulfill travel dreams and is always looking for talent that will help to shape the company’s future. Being part of the Collette team means having a willingness to grow, a desire to learn and ask questions, and a zest for seeing the world. From giving back to local communities to creating incredible experiences for a world of travelers and being part of a value-oriented team that cares for one another – Collette is all about the people. So, what are you waiting for? Your journey starts here.

Job Summary:

The Inventory Resolutions Specialist is responsible for resolving escalated and complex Inventory related customer requests including but not limited to waitlists, consolidated departures, group inclusion requests or other items that affect the tour. Key areas of focus are on monitoring and ensuring quick turnaround of requests to meet KPI goals, providing exemplary service to travelers and travel professionals, being creative and an out-of-the-box thinker to meet customer needs and having excellent verbal and written communication and persuasion skills to achieve positive outcomes.

Primary Functions:

• Collaborate with the Inventory Specialists, air, logistics and product team to resolve oversold situations
• Creatively resolve and deescalate Inventory customer challenges
• Contact travel professionals and direct guests related to inventory consolidation or vendor/waitlist departure date changes
• Work with the Inventory Management team to strategically identify creative solutions and implement them
• Successfully rebook travelers impacted by changes/consolidation – hitting key KPI goals
• Evaluate and process group allotment increases in a timely manner in accordance with set KPI’s
• Effectively communicate, negotiate and persuade key vendors to increase allotments to meet client needs
• Utilize persuasion and communication skills to influence customer and vendor outcomes
• Regularly communicate with inside and outside sales team
• Liaison with Group Inventory Operations to quickly make promotional materials available inclusive of additional components being added
• Review and act as the lead for the intake of complicated inventory requests of inclusions, back-to-back tours and other components ensuring quick turnaround
• Ensure turnaround time for various customer questions and requests meet or exceed key KPI goals
• Identify and strategize resolutions to improve turnaround time on key customer requests
• Build relationships and collaborate with other internal teams to plan for and resolve oversold situations
• Track and report progress to internal stakeholders using key account metrics
• Participates in special projects or other items as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• Strong Relationship and networking skills
• Ability to negotiate with customers and vendors for mutually beneficial outcomes
• Ability to handle escalated conversations
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter and self-motivated
• Willingness to benefit from coaching and guidance
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple priorities
• Desire to continually learn and improve

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team—inside and outside of work.

The pay range for this position is $19 - $23 per hour.

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage—plus a Peloton One Membership to keep you moving
• Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and your birthday!
• Volunteer Time: Paid hours to give back to causes you care about
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match
• Family Support: Paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement to help you level up your skills
• Exclusive travel discounts, incentives and more!

Company Description

American Surplus Inc. specializes in buying and selling used warehouse storage and material handling equipment at competitive prices, serving customers since 1992. With over 530,000 square feet of indoor warehouse inventory, ASI is the largest used material handling dealer in the United States. Headquartered in Rhode Island, the company maintains shipping locations nationwide to ensure prompt delivery at affordable freight rates. ASI prides itself on providing high-quality equipment, including used conveyors, pallet racking, mezzanines, and steel shelving, all inspected for quality. Installation services are also available, ensuring your equipment is set up efficiently.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Industrial Conveyor Mechanic based in East Providence, RI. Primary responsibilities include performing maintenance and repair on industrial conveyor systems, troubleshooting machinery issues, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. The mechanic will also handle milling tasks and work in an industrial setting, adhering to safety and quality standards. Collaboration with team members and efficient time management are key aspects of the role.

• Thoroughly inspect incoming used conveyor systems and components to identify wear, damage, and potential issues.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, including replacing worn belts, bearings, motors, and drives
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical problems on a variety of systems, often under pressure to meet resale deadlines.
• Test all repaired and refurbished equipment to ensure it operates safely and meets performance standards.
• Assist with upgrades, modifications, and installations as needed for specific systems being prepared for resale. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and a strong commitment to safety. 
• Meticulous approach to inspections, repairs, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Maintenance & Repair and general maintenance tasks
• Experience working with Machinery and Conveyor Systems
• Knowledge and background in the Industrial Sector
• Skills in Milling and using related tools or equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a physical, on-site role in an industrial environment
• Prior experience in industrial equipment installation is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications are a plus