Maintenance and Bottling Line Technician

Maintenance & Bottling Line Technician

Applied Chemistries Inc. is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Maintenance & Bottling Line Technician to support our growing chemical manufacturing and packaging operation in Agawam. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, setting up, and improving automated and semi-automated bottling, labeling, capping, mixing, and packaging equipment, along with general facility and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on bottling, capping, labeling, filling, conveying, and packaging equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot air compressors, mixing tanks, pumps, mixers, agitators, and other production utility systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues throughout the facility
• Set up and adjust bottling lines for different container sizes and production runs
• Troubleshoot production downtime issues and quickly restore operation
• Replace motors, bearings, seals, hoses, valves, sensors, belts, and other wear components
• Assist with installation, plumbing, and setup of new production and processing equipment
• Support facility maintenance including piping, compressed air systems, drum handling equipment, and material transfer systems
• Maintain maintenance records, PM schedules, and spare parts inventory
• Work closely with production staff to improve line efficiency, reliability, and uptime
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment

Preferred Experience

• Industrial maintenance, bottling, packaging, chemical manufacturing, food processing, or related manufacturing experience
• Experience working with:
• Air compressors
• Pumps and piping systems
• Mixing tanks and agitators
• Pneumatics
• Conveyors
• Fillers and cappers
• Labeling systems
• Electric motors and gearboxes
• Basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting and control systems
• Welding, fabrication, plumbing, or machining experience is a plus
• Forklift experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work independently and prioritize urgent repairs
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or vocational training preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Advancement opportunities within a growing manufacturing company

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Overtime available as needed

About Applied Chemistries Inc.

Applied Chemistries Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on formulation, blending, packaging, and technical problem solving for industrial customers across North America. We operate a highly diverse manufacturing environment including chemical processing, automated bottling, custom packaging, and industrial mixing systems.

Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person